WHO urges restrictions on alcohol sales amid pandemic, warns drinking can make coronavirus worse

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The World Health Organization is warning that drinking alcohol makes people more susceptible to the coronavirus, and is urging governments to uphold, or even strengthen, restrictions on buying booze.

It also pointed out that excessive drinking can lead to a host of other harmful outcomes, including domestic violence, risk-taking behaviors and depression. “Alcohol is responsible for 3 million deaths a year worldwide,” WHO said. “Existing rules and regulations to protect health and reduce harm caused by alcohol, such as restricting access, should be upheld and even reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency situations.”

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