Smoke and get COVID-19- Ministry of Health says

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The Federal Ministry of Health has advised the generality of Nigerians to quit smoking.

In a tweet by the Ministry, it said cigarette smoking suppresses the immune system, increases risk of lung infections, and can cause heart and lung disease.

"People who smoke are at higher risk for severe cases of COVID19 which could lead to death," the Ministry added in a short statement.

Cigarette smoking suppresses the immune system, increases risk of lung infections, can cause heart & lung disease.
People who smoke are at higher risk for severe cases of #COVID19 which could lead to death.

Pls watch the video and share#WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoExposed pic.twitter.com/55eAjoJwCr
— Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA (@Fmohnigeria) May 31, 2020