“During this time of Coronavirus, we really do see patients struggle much more so with the disease who have had exposure to smoke, either in the first hand or in the second hand. And that includes any type of smoke exposure, including vaping. Patients just don't do as well with the disease and oftentimes have much more severe illness and oftentimes suffer much greater complications, including risk of death.”
–Dr. Reka Danko, Physician Member, Washoe County District Board of Health, Previously, Addiction Program Coordinator, Northern Nevada HOPES
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