The deadly Corona Virus is just unstoppable at this moment. So far it took the lives of about 2,900 people and about a lakh were infected with this SARS kind of symptoms causing virus. The hope for a competitive vaccine for this virus is no more a foregone conclusion and the situation in China is worse.
Amid all this brutality from this particular microorganism, there is one un-expected positive factor that happened. NASA scientists say the drop in air pollution is visible in China. It was initially most visible over Wuhan, where the outbreak began.
It is because the production in many factories has been halted and transportation has been restricted to prevent spreading the virus. In mainland China, tens of thousands of cases have been confirmed with more than 2,700 dead.
From January 1 to 20 there are high levels of nitrogen dioxide present in the air but from February 10 to 25, traces of the gas are hardly visible. Nitrogen dioxide is a very harmful gas that may cause serious illness if exposed to longer proportions which are yellow-brown in color.
This is emitted by motor vehicles, power plants, and industrial facilities. It can respiratory problems like coughing, asthma, and difficulty breathing.