Home False: A home remedy for COVID-19 discovered by a Chinese student has been approved by the WHO.

False: A home remedy for COVID-19 discovered by a Chinese student has been approved by the WHO.

By: Khagesh KG

July 16 2020

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False: A home remedy for COVID-19 discovered by a Chinese student has been approved by the WHO.

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Neither are there any proven treatment methods to cure COVID-19 nor has the WHO approved a home remedy to cure it.

Neither are there any proven treatment methods to cure COVID-19 nor has the WHO approved a home remedy to cure it.The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Center(VIDO-InterVac), said a vaccine proved highly effective in ferrets, the animals used for the COVID-19 modeling. The University is undertaking critical research and contributing to global efforts to combat COVID-19, but officially they have not released the vaccine for COVID-19. Meanwhile, They have planned more trials in the coming months, including safety studies that could clear the way for human clinical trials. In a statement, which stated that while several drug trials are ongoing, there is no proof that hydroxychloroquine or any other drug can cure or prevent COVID-19. The WHO is closely monitoring the vaccine developments across the globe. It is estimated that a fast-tracked vaccine development process could speed a successful candidate to market in approximately 12-18 months. However, there are no reports of a home remedy for COVID-19 being developed by a Chinese student from Saskatchewan University. The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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