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Hepatology Society of the PHL tells Filipinos that drinking alcohol would lead to severe COVID-19 infection

Notes alarming incidence of “COVID-19 hangover” among Filipinos during pandemic; busts myths regarding alcohol consumption     (Eagle News) — The president of the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) warned the public on the ills of drinking alcohol amid renewed lockdown measures in the country, saying that alcohol consumption could lead to Filipinos getting more severe COVID-19 infection. Dr. Roberto De Guzman Jr., who heads the HSP –the only liver society recognized by medical […]

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Drinking alcohol, substance use linked to severe COVID-19, hospitalization and death, various studies show

Noting this, WHO recommends restricted access to alcohol, liquor during lockdown   (Eagle News) – Persons who have a history of alcohol, illegal drugs and substance use are more at risk in getting severe COVID-19 and being hospitalized, according to various studies and the World Health Organization. In fact, WHO is urging all countries to restrict alcohol or liquor use during lockdown as this had been found to contribute to severe COVID-19 infection, and even […]

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