#AirPollution that causes respiratory illness could lead to a higher overall death toll from the #CoronavirusOutbreak.

At the very minimum, should we be telling motorists to switch off engines when parked? #NO2idling #AirPollution @XRLondon @hackneywick https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/16/experts-air-pollution-039likely039-to-cut-covid-19-survival
Experts: Air pollution 'likely' to cut Covid-19 survival

BEIJING/PARIS: Air pollution from petrol and diesel vehicles is likely to increase mortality from the novel coronavirus in cities, public health experts told to media on Monday (March 16). The...

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/16/experts-air-pollution-039likely039-to-cut-covid-19-survival
The majority of #coronavirus deaths in Italy have been in the northern region Lombardy region, which is notorious for poor #airquality. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/have-many-coronavirus-patients-died-italy/
Can we do more to reduce #airpollution during the #CoronaCrisis? @hackneywick @GreeningPutney @s_tooting #NO2idling
Do you think London's #airpollution has played a part in the #coronavirus death toll? Do you think having all those people crammed inside tube trains everyday without masks is increasing the spread of #COVID19? đŸ€” @CleanAirLondon @hackneywick @LonGreenParty @XRLondon @LondonGND
Researchers found that a small increase in long-term exposure to PM2.5 leads to a large increase in the #COVID_19 death rate: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/air-pollution-linked-with-higher-covid-19-death-rates/?fbclid=IwAR3ZeKs6oEvt81KHn2r67XVcCIG3FOHlTqE-GTmb_PyVWxDGhdAgfMdtuOg
Do you live in a #HighTrafficNeighbourhood? Is anything being done to reduce your #airpollution exposure?
Air pollution linked with higher COVID-19 death rates

People with COVID-19 who live in U.S. regions with high levels of air pollution are more likely to die from the disease than people who live in less polluted areas, according to a new nationwide st


https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/air-pollution-linked-with-higher-covid-19-death-rates/?fbclid=IwAR3ZeKs6oEvt81KHn2r67XVcCIG3FOHlTqE-GTmb_PyVWxDGhdAgfMdtuOg
đŸ‘‡đŸœ Another study showing an association between #Covid19 deaths and NO2 levels. “This association could reflect a causal link between exposure to #airpollution and increased vulnerability to fatal #Covid infection" Prof Jonathan Grigg https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/20/air-pollution-may-be-key-contributor-to-covid-19-deaths-study
Air pollution may be ‘key contributor’ to Covid-19 deaths – study

Research shows almost 80% of deaths across four countries were in most polluted regions

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/20/air-pollution-may-be-key-contributor-to-covid-19-deaths-study
A study into #COVID_19 death rates in different parts of England by the University of Cambridge shows the death rate is higher in areas with increased levels of #airpollution.

Authorities have known for years that people in polluted areas are suffering. Will they #ActNow?
The results of this study show that atmospheric particulate matter with diameter less than 2.5 is a highly significant predictor of the number of confirmed #COVID_19 cases & related hospital admissions. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.27.20081562v1
Priority action for main or side roads? #AirPollution
China sees post-lockdown rise in #airpollution https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-china-pollution/china-sees-post-lockdown-rise-in-air-pollution-study-idUKKBN22U09D
As the UK government urges all Britons to drive rather than use #publictransport are we heading towards an even bigger nation health crisis? #asthma #COPD #Cancer #Stroke #walking #cycling #NoGoingBack
#AirPollution must be kept at low levels to help avoid a 2nd peak of #coronavirus infections, according to a cross-party report from MPs. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/may/29/cut-air-pollution-avoid-second-coronavirus-peak-mps-urge
@hackneywick @BrixtonParent @visitcamberwell @DormouseRoared @CleanAirLondon @XRFamilies @Radha_Burgess @personasasa
Cut air pollution to help avoid second coronavirus peak, MPs urge

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

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/may/29/cut-air-pollution-avoid-second-coronavirus-peak-mps-urge
If #airpollution is considered as a factor in the higher rates of #coronavirus deaths among minority ethnic groups, we’d have to improve #airquality on residential main roads, say #NO2idling, cancel the #silvertowntunnel... 😳 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/07/omission-of-air-pollution-from-report-on-covid-19-and-race-astonishing?CMP=share_btn_tw @GreenGreenwich @SilvertownTn
Omission of air pollution from report on Covid-19 and race ‘astonishing’

Failure to consider dirty air as a factor in higher death toll among ethnic minorities wholly irresponsible, say critics

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jun/07/omission-of-air-pollution-from-report-on-covid-19-and-race-astonishing?CMP=share_btn_tw
This thread explores the link between #airpollution and #coronavirus death rates. We know the poor & minority groups are exposed to more #toxicair when they live & walk in #HighTrafficNeighbourhoods, yet so little is done to protect them. #BlackLivesMatter https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jun/19/black-men-england-wales-three-times-more-likely-die-covid-19-coronavirus
Black men in England three times more likely to die of Covid-19 than white men

ONS figures, which also cover Wales, show black males have highest Covid-19 mortality rate

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jun/19/black-men-england-wales-three-times-more-likely-die-covid-19-coronavirus
"Exposure to #airpollution is firmly linked to increases in respiratory and heart disease and these factors can increase the risk of severe #Covid19 symptoms." Prof Alastair Lewis. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/01/air-pollution-likely-to-make-coronavirus-worse-say-uk-experts

Do you live in a #HighTrafficNeighbourhood? @SilvertownTn @personasasa
Air pollution likely to make coronavirus worse, say UK experts

Government advisers call for urgent investigation of link between dirty air and pandemic

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/01/air-pollution-likely-to-make-coronavirus-worse-say-uk-experts
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