‘Cures' That Are More Virulent Than The Virus

Be aware of the fact that neither tulsi drops nor cow urine can cure Covid-19

- Parvatha Vardhini C

As the world grapples with the spread of the COVID-19 crisis, one thing is clear — what cannot be cured has to be endured.

Yet, many remedies have been circulating in social media as well as through advertisements.

For instance, tulsi drops as a remedy for COVID-19 and a corona-resistance mattress that keeps the virus at bay were advertised. About social media forwards, the less said the better it is. Neither tea nor cow urine cures the disease.

Claims and advertisements, no doubt, play a big role in influencing the gullible public. It is important that we keep our eyes and ears open and be aware of what the law says in this regard.

You can also prevent the spread of misinformation by doing a fact-check before sharing anything on social media. You can raise a complaint at the appropriate forum as well.

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