Rising air pollution in Delhi adds to coronavirus concerns, South Asia


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As New Delhi's air quality starts to deteriorate in what has become an annual occurrence in the run-up to winter, concerns are growing over how the coming pollution could potentially complicate the Covid-19 situation. India's capital has been among the worst affected cities in the country by the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 300,000 people infected and a death toll of 5,740. Last Saturday, the city recorded 2,866 fresh cases, as it battled a second wave. Health experts fear air pollution could increase the risk for patients who have ailments such as chronic bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. "We might...