People who are self-isolating or unable to go outside during the Covid-19 pandemic should consider taking a daily Vitamin D supplement, the Department of Health has advised.
In a statement issued to Prime Time, the department said: "With regard to Covid-19, the HSE advises that those who are self-isolating or who are unable to go outside should consider taking a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of Vitamin D to ensure a healthy Vitamin D status for adults and children over the age of one." The statement comes as a number of academic papers have been published claiming Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to more severe cases of Covid-19.
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