Preliminary study links air pollution to coronavirus deaths in England
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Science | The Guardian on (#52EZG)
Experts say a link is plausible as dirty air is known to harm lungs, but more research is needed
A preliminary study has found the first evidence of a link between higher levels of air pollution and deaths from Covid-19 in England.
The analysis showed London, the Midlands and the north-west had the highest levels of nitrogen oxides and higher numbers of coronavirus deaths.
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