In a previous post we referenced articles that stated the hypothesis that air pollution and the severity of COVID-19 were linked. It was said to be due to bad air taking a toll on the lungs and rendering people more vulnerable to the effects of the virus. A recent study conducted in Italy suggests another way by which high particulate matter in air can increase the spread and severity of the Coronavirus; the virus is carried on the particulate.
More details in the article from The Times of Israel.
