"According to available data, smokers are more likely to have a severe COVID-19 disease," RIA Novosti reported.
In addition, the department clarified that smoking impairs lung function, and it is more difficult for the body of a smoking person to fight the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.
“Tobacco use increases the risk of contracting the virus through the mouth - when smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products,” the press service added.
It also emphasizes the need to follow the recommendations of doctors in the context of the measures taken to combat COVID-19.
Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor announced the impact of weather on the incidence of COVID-19.