Rospotrebnadzor has denied the common myth that consuming drinks with high alcohol content, it is possible to protect yourself from coronavirus, a new type.
the Experts note that alcohol adversely affects the immune system, so it is in the context of a pandemic as little as possible.
the Myth that with alcohol you can kill coronavirus, has spread fear and misinformation, explained in Rospotrebnadzor. The office drew attention to the fact that alcohol consumption may increase vulnerability to infection.
“Alcohol negatively affects the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health effects. Therefore, people need to minimize the use of alcohol in any situation, especially in a pandemic COVID-19”, – stated in the message.
