Posted on Sep 18, 2020

Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19

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"We don't know for sure if COVID-19 is going to be worse in the setting of wildfires, but we can speculate that is true," she said. (Dr. Stephanie Christensen)

Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19

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CSM Chuck Stafford

Posted 4 y ago

I'm not a doctor, but I think this falls into the "well duh" category

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SSG Robert Webster

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CSM Chuck Stafford Or the "No Sh*t, Sherlock!" category.

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CSM Chuck Stafford

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SSG Robert Webster - concur

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SGT (Join to see)

Posted 4 y ago

I remember the wildfires in Florida in 1998. The air quality was horrendous. Of course it affects the immune system.

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MSgt (Join to see)

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I always thought my burn pit exposure was good for me...

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Experts warn wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19

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