As the world races to contain the spread of the contagious Coronavirus, the scientists across the globe are searching for a cure. In light of this, a piece of news has been doing the rounds with the claim that a student attending the Pondicherry University has found a cure for COVID-19. The message further claims that the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved this ‘cure’
Below is the entire message:
“Finally a INDIAN student from PONDICHERRY university, named RAMU found a home remedy cure for Covid-19 which is for the very first time accepted by WHO.
He proved that by adding 1 tablespoon of black pepper powder to 2 table spoons of honey and some ginger juice for consecutive 5 days would suppress the effects of corona. And eventually go away 100%
The real fact Behind this claim is as follows:
Claim:
A student from Pondicherry University has found a cure for COVID-19, which includes black pepper, ginger and honey.
Fact Check:
The claim is false.
The Logical Indian reached out to Gurmeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor at Pondicherry University who confirmed that the piece of news is fake and that he does not know how this type of false notion could have originated.
Further, contrary to claims made in the message, WHO has not approved any drugs or vaccines as a cure for coronavirus, yet.
So it is always advisable at this juncture that we should not be panic and follow all these kind of false claims.
Rather we have to maintain COVID 19 guidelines, use mask, social distancing and stay at home and stay safe.
