A Thai expert in respiratory diseases has slammed the World Health Organisation (WHO) for reversing its guidance on face masks and recommending that all people wear one in public.

Dr Manoon Leechawengwongs, who works at Bangkok’s Vichaiyut Hospital, said the (WHO) had misled the world after previously saying there was no clear evidence that a cloth mask could help prevent the spread of the disease.

Source: Thai doctor slams WHO over U-turn on face masks

Cannabis is a genus that comprises flowering plants, classified under the Cannabaceae family. The plant is indigenous to Central and South Asia. Cannabinoids from cannabis have been used to manage various medical conditions like cancer.

Cannabis is mostly prescribed for pain relief, thanks to its immense analgesic properties. The plant can also help with anxiety, inflammation, mood swings, seizures, and sleep. And due to its high antioxidant properties, extracts from cannabis can be used to keep various debilitating illnesses at bay.

Source: Using Cannabis Cannabinoids Extracts for Cancer Treatment

Fatality risk is high smokers with Covid-19

Smokers who contract Covid-19 are likely to have 14 times more severe conditions compared to non-smokers, raising the risk of fatality, a doctor has warned.

Source: Fatality risk high for smokers infected with Covid-19