PFAS may impact COVID outcomes

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Ecosystem Destruction Fueled the Pandemic. Pollution Has Made It Worse.

BY Leanna First-Arai, Truthout  – PUBLISHED December 30, 2020
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Excerpt:

“… Much remains to be researched regarding the impact of pollution and other environmental malaise on COVID outcomes. A Danish study now under peer review suggests exposure to the “forever chemical” PFAS may increase the likelihood of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms twofold. The CDC recently issued a statement that high PFAS levels in the blood may also lessen COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, noting however that “more research is needed….”