Alcohol use and misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Channel: Saint Lucia Government
Date: 2021-02-16

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL USE
1. Myth: Alcohol is a throat sanitizer. Fact: Alcohol-based sanitizers are effective for the sanitization of hands and surfaces. 
2. Myth: Alcohol gives immunity against COVID-19 Fact: Alcohol will increase the risk of other infectious and respiratory diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), tuberculosis, and pneumonia. 
3. Myth: Alcohol stimulates the immune system. Fact: Alcohol weakens the immune system and worsens underlying physical and mental health problems. 
4. Myth: Alcohol on one’s breath kills the virus in the air. Fact: It is impossible for alcohol on one’s breath to kill the COVID-19 virus.