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How important is hydration in terms of your chances of recovering from coronavirus infection/covid-19?
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Very important: You need to have adequate fluids to keep your blood moving smoothly, to maintain electrolyte balance and to keep secretions moist so that they can be expelled.
Answered 5/8/2020
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