We are All Playing Covid Roulette
The global pandemic Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on the entire world, and it has forced us, without our permission, to become participants in a deadly game of roulette. As George Monbiot has stated, without clean air, the next infection with Covid-19 could land you squarely in the hospital, where the risk of fatalities or permanent disability is high.
While many of us may view the battle against Covid-19 as something that happens only in the margins of our lives, we may not be aware of the deadly consequences of breathing contaminated air. The novel coronavirus is airborne, and the very air we breathe can carry the deadly virus. Adverse air quality has an effect on the spread of Covid-19, with PM 2.5, a type of pollutant, found to amplify the virulence of the virus.
Clean Air Is Crucial
The most effective weapon against the virus is strong air quality, so if every one of us around the world can do our part to reduce air pollution and work towards clean air, we will have a better chance of surviving the Covid-19 crisis. Here are some simple steps we can take to adjust our lifestyles and combat the virus:
- Switch to green energy: Green energy sources like solar and wind power can help reduce air pollution.
- Reduce car emissions: Cut back on driving and consider taking public transit or biking to reduce your carbon footprint.
- Plant trees: Planting trees helps combat air pollution.
- Recycle: By recycling, you can help keep pollutants from getting into our air.
Air Pollution Renewed Focus
Covid-19 has renewed focus on air pollution and its effects on our health and wellbeing. Without clean air, we are all playing a dangerous game of Covid roulette, where the next infection could potentially permanently disable us. By working together and taking steps to combat air pollution, we can help to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Let us do our part and make sure that the next spin of the wheel is in our favor.
[END] The Covid-19 pandemic has presented us with an alarming problem: we are all playing a game of “Covid roulette.” Unbeknownst to us, every moment of our lives could be one step closer to our own or a loved one’s permanent disability from the novel coronavirus, and we owe this risk partly to the decreased air quality in many industrialized, urban settings.
This is a warning from George Monbiot, a British writer, who has written extensively on environmental and social issues. Monbiot has raised the alarm about the dangers of air pollution, a hazard that has only become more prominent as the government has implemented social distancing and quarantine orders. According to him, many cities are still failing to meet required pollution standards and the resulting poor quality of air is contributing to increased risk of Covid-19 infections.
Monbiot claims that in many areas, the local air quality has become so poor that it is actually contributing to an increased risk of Covid-19 infection. While wearing a mask and social distancing are the most effective ways to protect against Covid-19, air pollution can also increase the chances of getting infected. Monbiot notes that long-term exposure to polluted air puts individuals at risk for various health issues, such as respiratory and heart conditions, making them more vulnerable to the dangerous effects of the coronavirus.
To reduce the risk of infection, Monbiot suggests that we must take action to reduce air pollution and improve air quality in urban settings. Improving the air quality is essential for reducing the number of severe Covid-19 cases and preventing people from becoming permanently disabled. If we are serious about beating this pandemic, we must work together to reduce air pollution and protect everyone’s health and safety.