There has suddenly been a resurgence of concern about the levels of obesity in the UK (possibly related to its being a risk factor in Covid-19 infections). Being overweight has long been known to increase one's chances of having type-2 diabetes, a coronary or a stroke (also risk factors in the viral infection). The UK has a very high incidence of obesity (especially in children), being linked to poor diet and a lack of exercise. Now, reportedly, people who have such a condition also run the risk of being excluded by gondoliers in Venice who have reduced the number of tourists they will carry in their boats (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/21/venice-gondola-tours-reduce-capacity-due-to-overweight-tourists).
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