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Increasing pollution levels may lead to increased COVID-19 cases: Experts
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The increasing pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas may contribute to the increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths due to the virus, experts said on Tuesday.
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Air quality remains "Very Poor" in Delhi
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New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Air quality deteriorates in the national capital with the rise of pollutants in the atmosphere and overall Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is in the "very poor" category, said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee data on Tuesday.
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Study estimates exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15
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Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated the proportion of deaths from the coronavirus that could be attributed to the exacerbating effects of air pollutio
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Air pollution, green space, built environment characteristics may influenc
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Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI).
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Contemplating bringing legislation to tackle air pollution, Centre tells S
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New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Central government submitted before the Supreme Court on Monday that it is contemplating the creation of a permanent body by enacting legislation to deal with the annual air pollution issue in the national capital region arising from stubble burnin
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Air quality remains 'very poor' in the national capital
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New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Air pollution in the national capital worsened on Monday as the air quality remained very poor according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
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Air quality turns 'severe' in parts of Delhi
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The air in the national capital on Sunday further deteriorated with the rise of pollutants in the atmosphere. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 422 in Bawana, 423 in Mundka and 416 in Jahangirpuri, all three in 'severe' category as per the Delhi Pollut
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AQI in Delhi expected to see slight improvement on Sunday from 'very poor'
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The national capital is likely to see slight improvement in its Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday as the air quality is expected to shift from the "very poor" to "poor" category, Dr Vijay Kumar Soni, Head of Environment Monitoring and Research Center (EMR
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Delhi: People's health likely to be affected as AQI deteriorates to 'sever
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New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on Saturday deteriorated to the 'severe' category, which is likely to affect people's health, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee data (DPCC).
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Treat as representation plea to ban firecrackers, burning effigies amid CO
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New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Treat as representation the plea seeking a ban on bursting firecrackers and burning of effigies to prevent air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic and decide in accordance with the law, the Delhi High Court directed the authorities concerned on Friday.
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Air quality dips to 'very poor' in the national capital
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New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Air quality deteriorated further with the rise of pollutants in the national capital on Friday morning.
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Spiraling pollution can have 'serious consequences' on SARS-CoV-2, may lea
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Rising air pollution combined with coronavirus infection and lung complications can possibly lead to serious consequences, and therefore, higher mortality, Dr Randeep Guleria, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
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