“SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted by particulate air pollution”: Misinterpretations of statistical data, skewed citation practices, and misuse of specific terminology spreading the misconception
Alexander Ishmatov
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ParticulatesAerosolAir pollutionEnvironmental scienceAirborne transmissionAtmospheric sciencesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Atmospheric pollutionTerminologyMeteorologyPollutionEnvironmental healthEnvironmental chemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)GeographyChemistryMedicinePhysicsBiologyEcologyDiseasePathologyPhilosophyLinguisticsCOVID-19 impact on air qualityInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 epidemiological studies