People with asthma don’t appear to be at greater risk for severe COVID-19, study shows

People with asthma do not appear to be at higher risk of death or serious illness from coronavirus, according to researchers. Doctors at Rutgers University said they found limited evidence to explain why those with the lung condition were no worse off. The team called for further research into the effect of steroid inhalers and the role of age, other illnesses (comorbidities) and changes in behaviour. To read the full story.