Covid-19 Risk

Covid-19 Risk

A protective face mask is seen as curbs to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have been reimposed after a rise in new cases, at Zikim beach in southern Israel July 21, 2020. Picture taken July 21, 2020. REUTERS/Amir Cohen - RC2AYH9E2519

How does being fatter increase severe Covid-19 risk?

Scientists are still learning about which specific mechanisms might explain the link