Article 5431M Cut air pollution to help avoid second coronavirus peak, MPs urge

Cut air pollution to help avoid second coronavirus peak, MPs urge

by
Damian Carrington Environment editor
from Environment | The Guardian on (#5431M)

Cross-party group highlights new evidence on how dirty air may worsen infections

Air pollution must be kept at low levels to help avoid a second peak of coronavirus infections, according to a cross-party report from MPs.

There is growing evidence from around the world linking exposure to dirty air and increased infections and deaths from Covid-19. Lockdowns cut air pollution levels in many places, but the MPs said measures were needed to ensure it remains low.

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