“COVID-19 is a respiratory infection which can cause life threatening damage to the heart and lungs. A small percentage of those contracting COVID-19 suffer serious symptoms or die, but the risks of COVID-19 rise with age, and for those with underlying medical conditions, many of which are caused, or made worse, by smoking. […] This is significant health information, which smokers have a right to know, and they need to be supported to take steps to quit or abstain from smoking.”
smokefreeaction.org.uk
There is no better time than today to quit smoking. For further information and support, please see the links below:
https://smokefreeaction.org.uk/quitforcovid/
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/stopsmoking/
You can also contact the Northumberland local helpline to get support with stopping smoking on 01670 813 135.