With the number of coronavirus cases across the world increasing every day, scientists are trying to grapple with how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
The disease is especially dangerous for older people and those with underlying health issues. One of the things that increases the risk of becoming seriously ill with coronavirus is smoking.
According to Deborah Arnott, chief executive of public health charity, Ash, advises those who smoke heavily should either quit or cut back.
This could lower their risk of catching coronavirus. She said: “Smokers are more likely to get respiratory infections and twice as likely to develop pneumonia as non-smokers. “Quitting smoking is good for your health in so many ways and smokers should
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