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What can smokers do to reduce their risk of getting covid-19?
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COVID 19: Wash hands often with warm water & soap for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth unless hands are washed. Use face covering/mask in public. Practice social distancing – stay at least 6 feet from others. Stay away from crowds. Stay home as much as possible. Eat healthfully & sleep adequate amounts. To decrease severity of infection - stop smoking.
Answered 5/29/2020
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Today its been one week and Im still sick. Cold chills. Body aches and congestion. I went to the dr on Monday but he said I could not get tested for COVID unless I was a smoker had hypertension or diabetes. He did not give me antibiotics. what now?
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