The Hill: WHO recommends limits on alcohol consumption during lockdowns
The World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe on Tuesday published a report calling for people to limit their alcohol intake during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the WHO, an increase of alcohol consumption while countries around the world are
on lockdown to prevent further spread of the disease can lead to "health vulnerability, risk-taking behaviours, mental health issues and violence."
The organization notes that alcohol "compromises the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes."
A pandemic myth that claims consuming high-strength alcohol can kill the virus is false and can lead to fatal health consequences, the WHO says.
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Update: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown (WHO).
WNU Editor: Who are they trying to kid?
The organization notes that alcohol "compromises the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes."
A pandemic myth that claims consuming high-strength alcohol can kill the virus is false and can lead to fatal health consequences, the WHO says.
Read more ....
Update: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown (WHO).
WNU Editor: Who are they trying to kid?
