Did Studies Show That Marijuana Prevents COVID Transmission?
Posted on AllSides January 31st, 2022
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FACT CHECK
Two scientific papers published this month have added to the growing body of evidence indicating that cannabinoids may hold significant antiviral potencies and could potentially be used to create a prophylactic treatment for Covid-19.
The Claim
The latest research into the impact of cannabinoid compounds on SARS-CoV-2 replication has generated a buzz on mainstream and social media, leading some users to claim that consumption of marijuana can help prevent or fight COVID infection.
"All this time we've been listening to the CDC, we should have been eating CBD," ABC's Jimmy Kimmel said on his show last...
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