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Draft Article Summary - What We Do and Don’t Know about the Links between Air Pollution and Coronavirus

In the article “What We Do and Don’t Know about the Links between Air Pollution and Coronavirus,” written by Alistair Levis (2020), an atmospheric scientist, understands that air pollution is as dire as the current coronavirus situation, especially in cities. He supports this statement by stating the similarities of health conditions issues between smog and coronavirus that increase the number of deaths. Alistair also mentions that exchange of views by people on “how air pollution affects the rates of mortality from the disease” was tough to conclude considering the strong connection between both. He examines how the virus was transmitted globally to heavily populated cities, creating a platform for “rapid growth in infections.” Other than the exposure to air pollution, the frequent use of public transportation and high rates of poverty also “increase the prevalence of underlying health conditions” of individuals. When these factors pile up, those with the virus may have their health deteriorate further. Besides, lockdown not only helps people realize that the air got cleaner but also reduces “the effects of the virus.”. If the disease spreads far from the origin city of infection, it may be possible to track the relation of the environment with the virus itself. Overall, it is questionable that improving air pollution will proportionally ameliorate the spread of the disease.


Alistair Levis (2020). What We Do and Don’t Know about the Links between Air Pollution and Coronavirus. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/what-we-do-and-dont-know-about-the-links-between-air-pollution-and-coronavirus-137746


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