Smokers are 14 times more likely to develop coronavirus and can put family members at risk of the bug too, warn experts. Public Health England's director of health, Professor John Newton, said: "There has never been a more important time to stop smoking, not only for your own health but to protect those around you," The Sun reports.
Covid-19 affects the lungs and respiratory system. Smoking also causes damage to the lungs which makes the organs weak and even more at risk of further damage.
A survey from China finds that smokers are 14 times more likely to develop the severe disease. The study looks at factors which led to the progression off coronavirus, the report adds.
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