What did AIIMS chief say over pollution impact on covid?

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Delhi's air pollution woes may lead to an increase in Covid cases. Air Quality in and around Delhi continues to be in the hazardous category with AQI in Delhi nearing 500. Meanwhile, AIIMS Director doctor Randeep Guleria warned that high pollution could lead to more severe cases of Coronavirus. AIIMS director said that data suggests, pollution makes viruses stay in the air for a longer period. In order to understand the increasing pollution and corona infection, AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria told Aajtak that the problem of pollution increases for those who have respiratory problems. If we talk about the corona, wherever there is more pollution, the risk of corona increases even more because pollution first affects the lungs. Watch the video to know more.