WHO: 5 Ways to Boost Immunity to Fight COVID-19

The WHO's director general has shared tips to boost immunity and limit the health effects of isolation

Eating a nutritious diet and getting moderate exercise are important, especially when you need your immune system in top shape.George Rudy/Shutterstock

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General shared five tips to look after your physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suggestions may not only protect your health in the long-term but could also help you fight COVID-19 if you become ill.

In a media briefing held March 20, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave advice for individuals around the world who are “adjusting to a new reality” during various levels of quarantine imposed to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).