Reports that alcohol can cure coronavirus as being circulated on social media has been tackled by the World Health Organization.
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The World Health Organization has clarified on reports that alcohol cures coronavirus. The story which had gone viral on social media had left many people wondering the position of the health body on the issue.
Reacting, the World Health Organization said such a thing in untrue.
Taking to Twitter, it wrote:
"FACT: Drinking alcohol DOES NOT protect you against #COVID19 and can be dangerous.
Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems.
#CovidNGR
#COVID19Nigeria."