O BSH: Drinking alcohol does not kill COVID 19, but increases the risk of violence

Alcohol consumption does not kill the COVID-19 virus, the World Health Organisation (OBSH) said on Tuesday in an effort to fight false news.

“Frica and dezinforms have created a dangerous myth that alcohol consumption can kill COVID-19 virus. He doesn't do that,” writes O BSH for Europe.

“Alcohol consumption poses health risks, but alcohol consumption with high strength (ethanol) may have serious health consequences, including death,” adds O BSH.

Instead, O The BSH urged governments to implement measures restricting alcohol consumption, especially in quarantine countries.

At a time of impasse during COVID-19, alcohol consumption can exacerbate health sensitivity, risk-taking behavior, mental health issues and violence”, O points out BSH.

In the first two weeks or the French deadlock, reports of domestic violence rose by more than 30%, France's Ministry of Internal Affairs revealed.

The National Family Abuse Service in Great Britain has noticed a 25% increase in calls and requests for help as a result of domestic violence because of alcohol consumption.

According to WHO, three million people lose their lives each year as a result of alcohol consumption, a third of which are in Europe.