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Study Suggests Novel Coronavirus Can Piggyback on Black Carbon Particles 20/07/2021
Black carbon is found worldwide but its presence and impact are particularly strong in Asia. Image: NASA, December 2009
New Delhi: A new study conducted by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology suggests that the COVID-19 virus piggybacks only black carbon emitted during biomass burning, and not all PM2.5 particles.
The study is based on data collected from Delhi, from September to December 2020, and the 24-hour average of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and black carbon (BC).
PM2.5 refers to fine particles which penetrate deep into the body and fuel inflammation in the lungs and respiratory tract, leading to the risk of having cardiovascular and respiratory problems, including a weak immune system.