Smokers more resilient to corona virus in chinese study. That could account for the low numbers per capita.
Decreased levels of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), the reported host receptor of the virus responsible of COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; SARS-CoV-2), are observed in smokers.
Active smoking is not associated with severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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