’A study conducted in Italy (not yet peer reviewed) detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in air pollution particles. The particulate matter that contributes to air pollution can be inhaled, potentially providing an additional mechanism for SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study did not evaluate the viability of the virus detected in the air pollution, nor did it assess the potential for this route of exposure to result in infection.‘
Read here (Medrxiv, April 15, 2020)
