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

Cross-party group highlights new evidence on how dirty air may worsen infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAir 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 isgrowing 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.Continue reading...
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