Alcohol and COVID-19: what you need to know (2020)
31 August 2020
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Overview
Facing the COVID-19 (new coronavirus disease) pandemic, the countries of the world must take decisive action to stop the spread of the virus. In these critical circumstances, it is essential that everyone is informed about other health risks and hazards so that they can stay safe and healthy.
The following factsheet provides important information that you should know about alcohol consumption and COVID-19. It addresses, among other things, the misinformation that is being spread through social media and other communication channels about alcohol and COVID-19.
WHO Team
Alcohol, Illicit Drugs & Prison Health (ADU),
Joint Infectious Diseases Unit (JID),
WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)
Editors
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
