Air pollution may increase risk of covid-19 infection

Air pollution may increase risk of covid-19 infection, say experts.
According to doctors, respiratory illnesses like viral influenza increase with a spike in pollution level as poor air quality leads to inflammation in the lungs making it more vulnerable for the virus to penetrate.
As per report, this year Covid-19 is just like the common cold, the transmission of this virus is expected to increase with a rise in pollution levels. We may see a further surge in cases.