OBJECTIVE: Given its effects on long-term illnesses, like heart problems and diabetes, air pollution may be among the reasons that led COVID-19 to get worse and kill a larger number of people. Experiments have shown that breathing in polluted air weakens the immune system, making it easier for viruses to enter the body and grow. … Continue reading Correlation between COVID-19 and air pollution: the effects of PM2.5 and PM10 on COVID-19 outcomes