Scientists across disciplines, policymakers, and journalists have voiced frustration at the
unprecedented polarization and misinformation around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID …

Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been object of debate in the scientific community
since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic. This mechanism of transmission could arise …

The main goal of this study is to analyze the relation between commercial trade and
pandemic severity in society, in order to support new hypotheses which can explain …

Background Evidence is needed on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various types of
environmental samples and on the estimated transmission risks in non-healthcare settings …

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is one of the major risks for global health. The exact
mechanisms of toxicity are still not completely understood leading to contrasting results …

The PCR technique has been known to the general public since the pandemic outbreak of
COVID-19. This technique has progressed through three stages: from simple PCR to real …

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of deaths and great economic loss globally.
There has been substantial evidence supporting the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 …

Microplastics (MPs) have been reported in the outdoor/indoor air of urban centres, raising
health concerns due to the potential for human exposure. Since aerosols are considered …

Air-transmissible pathogenic viruses, such as influenza viruses and coronaviruses, are
some of the most fatal strains and spread rapidly by air, necessitating quick and stable …

The disastrous spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
has induced severe public healthcare issues and weakened the global economy …