Vitamin D helps the immune system fight the onset of Covid-19 disease.
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Summer is back at full throttle this weekend: 34 degrees promise perfect bathing days all over the country, thousands of Austrians are now drawn to the outdoor pools. At the same time, however, the fear of a second corona wave is growing. Politicians are trying to reassure them: if there were any gaps, the mask would not be needed there, according to Minister of Health Anschober. Hygiene expert Miranda Suchomel adds: She recommends “the mask not so extreme” outdoors.
Less severe illnesses
A study from Israel published this week even recommends staying outdoors. Researchers at Bar Ilan University came to the conclusion that vitamin D could not protect against infection with corona, but would make serious illnesses less likely. Blood samples from 7,800 Israelis were evaluated.
“90 percent of vitamin D is produced through the skin when exposed to sunlight,” says Dr. Franziska Rubin on “BILD”. “According to a Danish study, it activates antennas in our immune cells, the so-called T-lymphocytes, which fight the pathogens.”
Virologist Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit also confirms that you don’t have to be afraid to enjoy the sun outside. The risk of infection is much less outdoors and the viruses die faster. However, the minimum distance and other corona safety measures must also be observed here.
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