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Doctors: Covid19 masks may combat Sahara dust effects File photo FACE masks worn against covid19 transmission will also help curb respiratory ailments caused by the current high levels of Sahara dust, two speakers advised at Monday s Ministry of Health virtual briefing on covid19, in reply to a question. These were former health minister Dr Emmanuel Hosein and PAHO representative Dr Erica Wheeler. Newsday had asked if Sahara dust raises one s vulnerability to contracting covid19. Hosein replied, What has emerged is that any form of pollution, atmospheric pollution, has increased the risk of consequences of the covid virus. In addition, the incidents of asthma with the Sahara dust show an increase. Asthmatics and persons with obstructive lung problems are at increased risk. So from that point of view, it does impose an increased risk of consequences in the circumstances.

Candice alcantaraErica wheelerEmmanuel hoseinMinistry of healthமிட்டாய் அல்காண்டராஎரிகா சக்கர வாகனம்இம்மானுவேல் ஹோசின்அமைச்சகம் ஆஃப் ஆரோக்கியம்