Question: If I smoke, will my symptoms from COVID-19 be worse?

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Tobacco and COVID-19
section_headers: As a smoker, is my risk of getting the COVID-19 virus higher than that of a non-smoker?
section_content: At the time of preparing this Q&A, there are no peer-reviewed studies that
have evaluated the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with smoking.
However, tobacco smokers (cigarettes, waterpipes, bidis, cigars, heated
tobacco products) may be more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19, as the act
of smoking involves contact of fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes)
with the lips, which increases the possibility of transmission of viruses from
hand to mouth. Smoking waterpipes, also known as shisha or hookah, often
involves the sharing of mouth pieces and hoses, which could facilitate the
transmission of the COVID-19 virus in communal and social settings.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is excellent because it answers the question and provides great information as to how smoking can cause further complications with COVID. The answer is also detailed as to what kind of smoking is more harmful to the lungs during the pandemic.
This answer talks about studies on smoking and how it relates to the coronavirus.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Tobacco and COVID-19
section_headers: As a smoker, am I likely to get more severe symptoms if infected?
section_content: Smoking any kind of tobacco reduces lung capacity and increases the risk of
many respiratory infections and can increase the severity of respiratory
diseases. COVID-19 is an infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs.
Smoking impairs lung function making it harder for the body to fight off
coronaviruses and other respiratory diseases. Available research suggests that
smokers are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 outcomes and death.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is excellent because it directly answers the question. The answer includes information about how smoking is dangerous during the pandemic, and how it could make the symptoms of COVID more harsh since it affects the lungs.
This is a good answer.  It focuses on smoking and its implications on the coronavirus.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Tobacco and COVID-19
section_headers: What can I do to protect people from the risks associated with smoking, smokeless tobacco use and vaping?
section_content: 

If you smoke, use e cigarettes or use smokeless tobacco, now is a good time to quit completely.


Do not share devices like waterpipes and e-cigarettes.


Spread the word about the risks of smoking, using e-cigarettes and using smokeless tobacco.


Protect others from the harms of second-hand smoke.


Know the importance of washing your hands, physical distancing, and not sharing any smoking or e -cigarette products.


Do not spit in public places



Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Although this answer does relate to the question when it comes to the dangers of smoking during the pandemic, the answer is still vague and needs more information to truly answer the question. The answer doesn’t mention COVID anywhere, which can be confusing to a reader.
There is decent information about smoking here.  It seems like it could be more detailed as how smoking relates to the coronavirus though.

Reviewer ratings:
Could be Improved
Acceptable