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The impact of the coronavirus on vapers and e-cigarette users

E-cig shops forced to close - tobacco shops remain

Roadside shops are forced to close during the coronavirus crisis in France. But tobacco retailers are still allowed to sell cigarettes, despite protests.

Can vapour from e-cigarettes kill viruses?

Can propylene glycol kill the flu? Yes, there is research that suggests so. "But there is no evidence that it kills the coronavirus" says Konstantinos Farsalinos.

Illiteracy of e-cigs, lungs and COVID-19

Do e-cigarettes increase the risks of Covid-19?

Are vejpers more affected by COVID-19? Smoking and e-cigarettes are often equated in public discourse. But what does the research say?

Smokers avoid e-cigs - for fear of risks

E-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes and one of the most effective methods to quit smoking. However, a new report shows that smokers believe that e-cigarettes are more harmful than cigarettes.

Why the Agency is giving out free e-cigarettes

Authorities in the UK distribute free e-cigarettes to smokers who want to quit smoking.

New bill worries road users in the US

But the White House opposes legislation that would reduce the availability of e-cigarettes. "A less harmful alternative".

E-cigarette company sued for illegal advertising

The vaping company Ecocig is being sued by the Consumer Agency for unauthorised flavour descriptions and enticing advertising.

Risks of e-cigarettes did not exist - major study withdrawn.

Suspected risks of e-cigarettes - flawed research

A large study linking vejpning to heart attacks is withdrawn. Considered not credible.

Danish vape association forms political party to influence politicians to ban flavours in e-juice.

Launching a party to save e-cigarettes and vaping.

Denmark bans flavours in e-juice. Now vejpare is forming a party to protest and influence policy from within.

Research: E-cigarettes safer than cigarettes in pregnancy

Pregnant women who switch from cigarettes to vejphing reduce the risk of a low birth weight baby. This is according to a new study from Ireland.

Political parties in Ireland threaten to ban flavours on e-cigarettes. Flavours are used by a majority of road users in Ireland who have quit smoking cigarettes.

Irish vejpare threatened by flavour ban

Flavour bans, taxation and a new age limit for e-cigarettes await after the Irish elections.

Vejpshop. Shop assistant helping customers with e-cigarettes.

Ban on marketing of e-cigarettes criticised

The law makes it more difficult for smokers to find healthier alternatives. So says Niklas Linder, chairman of the Swedish trade organisation for electronic cigarettes (BELC).