One of the most common symptoms of severe coronavirus cases is breathing difficulty. And doctors say that if the ambient air suddenly becomes more toxic, as it does every year around this time in northern India, then more people who become infected by the virus might end up in the hospital or die
A view of India Gate engulfed in a mild haze on October 14, 2020 in New Delhi, India. Air quality in capital deteriorated as the burning of crop waste in fields sent smoke billowing across the north of the country. A smoggy haze settled over the city, reducing visibility significantly, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose past 300 on a scale of 500, indicating very poor conditions that pose a risk of respiratory problems, according to the federal pollution control boards guidance. (Photo by Amal KS/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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