Maharashtra urges citizens to avoid bursting crackers to curb noise and air pollution amid COVID-19

6-Nov-2020

Maharashtra government has issued Standard Operating Procedures on preventive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus during Diwali celebrations urging citizens to avoid bursting crackers to curb noise and air pollution. This directive from the state government comes after the National Green Tribunal was informed on Thursday that Air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19. The latest research on exposure to air pollution and risk of death from COVID-19 infection suggests that 'air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID- 19.