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A researcher at the University of Rochester Medical Center, says his studies show people who smoke or vape nicotine have elevated levels of the receptors that allow the novel coronavirus to gain entry to the lungs.

"I believe in the next couple of years at least, we’re going to see a decrease in the number of youth who are initiating some form of tobacco use."

"Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death and disease, and stopping kids from beginning this dangerous addiction will really help save lives."

New York lawmakers have also slapped a 20-percent tax increase on the liquid used in e-cigarettes.