COVID-19 Air Transmission and Precautions

Kulshrestha, Umesh Chandra

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“…The spread or transmission of the virus between humans took place as a result of close contact or exposure to cough, sneeze, respiratory droplets, or aerosols of the infected person. 10,11 Despite these findings, the origin of the virus remains a controversial issue to date as some other studies have suggested differently that the virus originated from ant eaters or pangolins. 12 Thus further investigation is needed to confirm the source and origin of the virus.…”

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Environmental Footprint of Covid-19 in India: Short Term ‘Green Effect’ but Long Run Pitfall

Furqan

Farooq

2022

Curr. World Environ

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The outset of novel coronavirus namely SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 first came into the limelight in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and was soon declared a ‘global pandemic’ by W.H.O. in March 2020 after realizing its highly infectious and transmission capability and its potential to develop severe pneumonia-like respiratory infection amongst the humans. This declaration along with the rising number of COVID-19 infected cases and deaths globally led to the complete locking down of countries and cities, thereby limiting all unnecessary human movement and activities by way of imposition of strict measures to control and minimize the spread of the virus. This study reveals that this sudden halt of all major activities and movement resulted in providing a much needed temporary short-term relief to the environment from excessive exploitation at the hands of humans which has caused alarming levels of environmental pollution and GHG emissions, particularly in India. However, on the downside, it has also added a substantial burden on the environment by creating a panic-like situation leading to more than usual waste generation and an enormous challenge of its effective management and disposal which is most likely to persist in the longer run. On the whole, this review points out that years of damage done to the environment cannot be undone by although crucial but short-term relief resulting from such a temporary halt of activities. In the wake of this situation, an attempt has been made to discuss the future challenges that lie ahead of us and recommend possible solutions based on a holistic integrated planning approach which is the need of the hour to tackle the pertinent issue.

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Environmental Footprint of Covid-19 in India: Short Term ‘Green Effect’ but Long Run Pitfall

Furqan

Farooq

2022

Curr. World Environ

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“…One interesting example of transmission through air inhalation is SARS COV-2 virus. [3][4][5] Sometimes their contributions reach upto 50% in the total aerosols. 6 Since, these particles are airborne, humans inhale these during breathing.…”

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Air Quality Implications of Fast Growing Livestock and Compost Farming: Need for Bioaerosols Monitoring Networks

Kulshrestha

2023

Curr. World Environ

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Small airborne particles ranging from 0.02-100 µm in size having biological origin are referred as bioaerosols. These include fungi, bacteria, pollens, spores, algae, protozoa and viruses, lichen and mycotoxins. 1 Derived from plants and animals, these living or dead micro particles can be transported by air to a larger distance affecting air quality. 2 We get infected through inhalation. One interesting example of transmission through air inhalation is SARS COV-2 virus. [3][4][5] Sometimes their contributions reach upto 50% in the total aerosols. 6 Since, these particles are airborne, humans inhale these during breathing. 7 Residential and occupational buildings especially with insulation having poor ventilation are reported having human health effects. Sick building syndrome is more associated with health effects of bioaerosols. However, due to complex nature of human system, health risks due to the effect of the bioaerosols for bronchitis diseases, infections, allergies, and other illnesses are not properly understood. Impact of bioaerosols on crop has also been reported due to emerging fungal diseases having a possible threat to food security. 8

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COVID-19 Air Transmission and Precautions

Cited by 2 publications

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Environmental Footprint of Covid-19 in India: Short Term ‘Green Effect’ but Long Run Pitfall

Environmental Footprint of Covid-19 in India: Short Term ‘Green Effect’ but Long Run Pitfall

Air Quality Implications of Fast Growing Livestock and Compost Farming: Need for Bioaerosols Monitoring Networks

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