Drinking Alcohol May Increase Chances Of Catching Coronavirus, WHO Warns

The new guidance explained that alcohol is associated with a range of diseases which can make a person more vulnerable to COVID-19.

"In particular, alcohol compromises the body's immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes," the report stated, adding the warning: "Therefore, people should minimise their alcohol consumption at any time, and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic."

As well as rubbishing the "dangerous myth" that consuming high-strength alcohol can kill the COVID-19 virus, WHO urged the government to enforce measures to limit alcohol consumption.

Carina Ferreira-Borges, Programme Manager for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Programme at WHO Europe, said: "Alcohol is consumed in excessive quantities in the European Region, and leaves too many victims.

"During the COVID-19 pandemic, we should really ask ourselves what risks we are taking in leaving people under lockdown in their homes with a substance that is harmful both in terms of their health and the effects of their behaviour on others, including violence."

Since Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced lockdown on March 23rd, there has been a surge in alcohol consumption.

However, Alcohol Change also report that one in three surveyed said they'd either stopped or reduced their drinking since lockdown.

It's clear quarantine is having a huge effect on how the nation drinks. If you are going to drink, just remember to drink safety.