Journal of Applied and Physical Sciences
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Journal ISSN: 2414-3103
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.20474/japs-6.1.4
Received: 23 February 2020
Accepted: 06 April 2020
Published: 16 June 2020
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  • The influence of environmental factors on COVID-19: Review


Fidele Iraguha, Ari Handono Ramelan, Prabang Setyono

Abstract

SARS-COV-2, a respiratory pathogen, causes Covid-19, a highly contagious respiratory infection. Many died and still die. The Covid-19 virus is most commonly spread by coughing or sneezing gout on infected areas. The Covid19 is one of the highly critical global health catastrophes of this century and the biggest challenge for humanity; it has signi􀅫icant negative and positive effects on our health, economy, social life, and environment. This article will discuss atmospheric air conditions during con􀅫inement, the correlation between Covid-19 and weather parameters. Reviewing papers and journal articles discussed on Covid-19 have been used as a method to collect qualitative data. Temperature, wind speed, and humidity predict respiratory infectious diseases, virus viability, transmission, and expansion. There was a -28% to -31% decrease in PM10 and a 50% increase in Ozone (O3). Because of the declining tourist population, rivers, beaches, and seas are more transparent and cleaner, improving ecosystem biodiversity. The volume of medical waste is increasing as several countries abandon waste treatment to avoid virus transmission and adverse environmental effects.