As pollution in Delhi continues to increase due to stubble burning and bursting of cracker during Diwali, the director of AIIMS in Delhi has warned against severe Covid-19 cases and worsening lung ailments.
Dr Randeep Guleria said that pollution has a huge effect on respiratory health especially on people with lung diseases and asthma as their disease worsens. He also added that air pollution lead to severe Covid-19 cases as well and advised that people continue wearing masks as it will provide protection from both, pollution and Covid-19.
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The national capital recorded an air quality index of 533 on Saturday while the 24-hour average for Friday was 462, indicating severe level of pollution in the city.