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Is it true that the new coronavirus is unlikely to infect a person if you drink alcohol?

No, drinking alcohol will not protect someone from catching Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. “Alcohol should always be consumed in moderation, and people who do not drink alcohol should not start drinking in an attempt to prevent … infection,” warns the World Health Organization.

 

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