How Poor Air Quality Affects COVID-19 Mortality Rates
by Rachel Fairbank on Vitals, shared by Rachel Fairba from Lifehacker on (#52K19)

Poor air quality has long been linked to increased health issues, as well as premature death. Fine particulate matter, also called PM2.5, is the term for small particles found in the air. We have long known that PM2.5 can penetrate into the lungs, causing a number of issues, such as asthma, bronchitis, heart attacks,"