Hackney smokers warned of virus risk
SmokeFree Hackney encourage the community to stop smoking. Pic: Mohamad Hassan
Over 40,000 Hackney people are being encouraged to quit smoking amidst growing concerns of Coronavirus risks
The campaign which began January 1 and will continue indefinitely has been introduced by Smokefree Hackney to help Hackney residents to quit smoking for good whilst also highlighting the increased risk from Covid-19.
The campaign is stressing that, as smoking harms the immune system, many smokers will be at a higher risk of contracting the virus.
According to the World Health Organisation, these risks include: ‘Being admitted to intensive care, requiring mechanical ventilation and suffering severe health consequences.’