Shahzada Amani Room, Yi Chen Chiu, Shih Yu Pan, Yu-Cheng Chen, Ta-Chih Hsiao, Charles C-K Chou, Majid Hussain, Kai Hsien Chi
COVID-19 has been a significant global concern due to its contagious nature. In May 2021, Taiwan experienced a severe outbreak, leading the government to enforce strict Pandemic Alert Level 3 restrictions in order to curtail its spread. Although previous studies in Taiwan have examined the effects of these measures on air quality, further research is required to compare different time periods and assess the health implications of reducing particulate matter during the Level 3 lockdown. Herein, we analyzed the mass concentrations, chemical compositions, seasonal variations, sources, and potential health risks of PM1...
April 18, 2024: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International