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The aim is to explore the relationship between air pollution and the incidence of COV-19 in Sofia from 2020 to 2022.

June 5, 2026Open Access

Impact of AIr Pollution on Cov-19 Contamination in Sofia for the Period 2020-2022

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The aim is to explore the relationship between air pollution and the incidence of COV-19 in Sofia from 2020 to 2022.
Comparative analysis using air pollution data from Sentinel 5P and five ground stations in Sofia.
Assessment of new and active COV-19 case numbers.
Findings indicate a positive correlation between air pollution levels and the number of COV-19 cases.
Higher pollution levels corresponded to increased COV-19 cases during the study period.

Abstract

EN: In this paper we present the results of comparison between air pollution over Sofia city and numbers of new and active COV-19 cases. Air pollution measurements are on the base of Sentinel 5P data and 5 ground stations (AIS), based in Sofia city. Results show a good compliance between air pollution level and COV-19 cases. BG: В тази статия представяме резултатите от сравнението между замърсяването на въздуха над град София и броя на новите и активни случаи на COV-19. Измерванията на замърсяването на въздуха са на базата на данни от Sentinel 5P и 5 наземни станции (AIS), базирани в град София. Резултатите показват добро съответствие между нивото на замърсяване на въздуха и случаите на COV-19.

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