Vol. 8, 2023
Novelties in Covid-19 research
CLIMATE EFFECTS OF AEROSOLS AND RADON ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN BUCHAREST METROPOLITAN AREA
Maria Zoran, Roxana Savastru, Dan Savastru, Marina Tautan
Pages: 8-14
DOI: 10.37392/RapProc.2023.03
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This paper investigated the influences of urban aerosols and radon (222Rn)
together climate parameters variability at both local and regional scales in
relationship with COVID-19 pandemic incidence and mortality in Bucharest
metropolitan area of Romania, considered one of the European’s most polluted
hotspots cities. A spatio-temporal analysis of the daily particulate matter in
two size fractions PM10 and PM2.5 in relation with daily radon concentrations
and meteorological parameters was done through synergy of in-situ monitoring
data and MODIS Terra/Aqua time-series satellite data for March 2020-April 2022
time period. This study investigated the COVID-19 waves patterns under
different air quality and meteorological conditions, highlighting the role of
synoptic anticyclonic stagnant conditions during each COVID-19 wave for
SARS-CoV-2 virus spreading. These results contribute to a better understanding
of urban decision makers and epidemiologists through considering the specific
characteristics of different urban sectors for air quality improvement.
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