There is growing concern that smoking and vaping can possibly increase a person’s chances of contracting the coronavirus and lead to more serious outcomes. There are new links between smoking, vaping and COVID-19. A Stanford University School of Medicine study showed young people who vape were more likely to contract coronavirus than non-users. There is also concern about smoking and vaping in those who have survived COVID-19. Given there may be lingering damage in the lungs, smoking or vaping after the coronavirus may be even more risky than before.