We know the last thing smokers want right now is a lecture but this is kind of important.
SMOKERS are 14 times more likely to develop coronavirus, health bosses have warned.
Public Health England (PHE) say that puffing cigarettes can also put family members at higher risk of Covid-19 too.
Professor John Newton, PHE's director of health, said that in light of the "unprecedented" pandemic sweeping the globe, "there has never been a more important time to stop smoking, not only for your own health but to protect those around you".
Smoking can cause damage to the lungs and airways - and Covid-19 attacks the respiratory system, health officials say.
They also point to a "small but highly impactful" survey from China which finds that smokers with Covid-19 are 14 times more likely to develop severe disease.
The study looked at the factors which led to the progression of Covid-19 pneumonia in patients at three hospitals in Wuhan, China - where the first cases of coronavirus were detected late last year.
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 26: A man smokes a cigarette through his scarf on March 26, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand has gone into lockdown as the government imposes tough restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the country. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday declared a State of National Emergency which came into effect at midnight along with lockdown measures. An Epidemic Notice has also been issued to help ensure the continuity of essential Government business. Under the COVID-19 Alert Level Four measures, all non-essential businesses are closed, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds. Schools are closed and all indoor and outdoor events are banned. Essential services will remain open, including supermarkets and pharmacies. Lockdown measures are expected to remain in place for around four weeks, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warning there will be zero tolerance for people ignoring the restrictions, with police able to enforce them if required. New Zealand currently has 283 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)