Coronavirus detected on particles of air pollution

Exclusive: Scientists examine whether this route enables infections at longer distances

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Coronavirus has been detected on particles of air pollution by scientists investigating whether this could enable it to be carried over longer distances and increase the number of people infected.

The work is preliminary and it is not yet known if the virus remains viable on pollution particles and in sufficient quantity to cause disease.

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