Venture Out Only If Must, Say Doctors

A constant dip in mercury coupled with air pollution can be life-threatening not only for COVID-19 patients but others as well, especially children

- Rajkumari Sharma Tankha

ADVISING people to not venture out of their homes unless absolutely necessary, doctors have stated that decreasing temperatures have increased the risk of people falling prey to coronavirus as well other respiratory problems. For a COVID patient, it means a rise in complications — even a slight exposure to air pollutants can turn fatal for them, they say. As it is winters sees a substantial increase in the risk of diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even lung cancer.