‘Dirty air increases Covid-19 risks’


Protecting against the elements: People, some wearing face masks, crossing a busy road in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: More must be done to protect global health by battling the threat of air pollution – as a new study emerges linking long-term exposure to air pollution with increased Covid-19 risks, say health experts.

They say that the findings have once again highlighted the importance of promoting a healthier environment as it has an inseparable connection with health.

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