Crazy ideas to cure coronavirus

The vaccine for the new coronavirus is yet to be found, manufactured, and distributed, but many people who have recovered from the infection claim crazy things to have cured them.

Even before President Donald Trump came up with the brilliant idea to inject people with disinfectant to cure coronavirus, others suggested drinking and/or bathing in Clorox or other household cleaning products, or washing hands with Vodka.

Bleach baths

In a post on her blog, Cristina Cuomo – the wife of American journalist Chris Cuomo and sister-in-law of Andrew Cuomo, the Governor of New York – claimed that bathing in bleach is a recommended remedy for infections. She is now all better, but it is doubtful that it was due to her questionable bath. Even the Clorox site warns people against consuming or using their products for anything other than what they are intended for.

Disinfectant injections

In a press conference, President Trump suggested injecting disinfectants. But after major backlash for his reckless and baseless proposal, as well as companies warning people on their social media sites not to do such a thing, the President claimed he was only being sarcastic, despite not sounding like it.

Trump also claimed that a combination of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin could be a game-changer in medicine. Medical professionals, however, warned doctors not to prescribe it before all clinical trials are completed and the results are in.

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE & AZITHROMYCIN, taken together, have a real chance to be one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine. The FDA has moved mountains – Thank You! Hopefully they will BOTH (H works better with A, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents)…..

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 21, 2020

Red algae

There are about 4,000 species of algae, some of which are legitimate cures for some infections. However, there have been no tests or research to prove that they are, in fact, effective against the new coronavirus. Nevertheless, a holistic healer, Gabriel Cousens, told his subscribers in an email to prevent and treat their infections with red algae, according to the Business Insider.

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Marijuana

Marijuana has antibacterial properties, which can kill bacteria; however, the new coronavirus is not a bacterial but a viral infection. Therefore, weed is useless against it.

Cocaine

Facebook is a site where misinformation can spread easily and quickly. A picture claiming that coronavirus can be cured by cocaine was shared by hundreds of people. The photo now has a “False Information” sign on it as to warn people not to try this fake cure at home.

Vodka

Somehow, a trend was started that washing your hands with vodka is more effective than soap and water. An American vodka company even felt the need to warn their customers against the idea.

Per the CDC, hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol. Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC. Please see attached for more information. pic.twitter.com/OMwR6Oj28Q

— TitosVodka (@TitosVodka) March 5, 2020

Source: Daily News Hungary