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?
5 comments:
Alcohol sales are up 55% in the US. And I'm doing all I can to contribute to this particular economic stimulus.
CHEERS,
R,
They can just fuck right off..
I'm not drinking nearly enough as I should be during this lockdown
Yeah ain't gonna happen,alcohol is an important part of the Christian life !
Now those are fighting words.🍺🥃🍻🥂🍾🍷🍸🍹
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