
COVID-19 Could Be a ‘Double Whammy’ for Those in Pollution Hotspots
Texans who breathe polluted air are more likely to have preexisting health issues. That means they're at a higher risk of getting seriously ill from the coronavirus.
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DaLyah Jones is the director of community engagement. Formerly, she was a staff writer for Texas Observer covering the environment and Southern Black arts and culture. She has also worked as a general assignment reporter and All Things Considered producer for Austin’s NPR Station, KUT 90.5, where she focused on rural and suburban stories outside of the Capital’s urban core. Her work can be found at NPR, Texas Monthly, Texas Highways, NBC, Okay Player and more.
Texans who breathe polluted air are more likely to have preexisting health issues. That means they're at a higher risk of getting seriously ill from the coronavirus.
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