Alcohol Consumption May Increase
Odds of Getting COVID-19, Says WHO Alcohol sales have jumped
since the pandemic started, but the World Health Organization
(WHO) says drinking may be putting
people more at risk. A main reason is that alcohol
can hurt your immune system. According to a study in
journal 'Alcohol Research,'
drinking too much is linked to
immune-related health effects. WHO Europe Office, via 'USA Today' With ongoing quarantines at home, WHO says
that alcohol puts certain people at risk, such as those with past
drinking problems or
mental health complications. WHO adds that more
domestic violence cases
could also arise due
to increased drinking.