Coronavirus: The fake health advice you should ignore
Posted on AllSides March 19th, 2020
From The Center
We've been looking at some of the most widespread claims being shared online, and what the science really says.
1. Garlic
Lots of posts that recommend eating garlic to prevent infection are being shared on Facebook.
The WHO (World Health Organization) says that while it is "a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties", there's no evidence that eating garlic can protect people from the new coronavirus.
In lots of cases, these kinds of remedies aren't harmful in themselves, as long as they aren't preventing you from following...