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Tea can cure COVID-19.

There is no scientific evidence that proves any alternative remedies like essential oils, teas, etc. can prevent or cure COVID-19.

There is no scientific evidence that proves any alternative remedies like essential oils, teas, etc. can prevent or cure COVID-19.The novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus, which was first identified amid an outbreak of respiratory illness cases in Wuhan City in China. Many people have been seeking alternative remedies such as herbal therapies, teas, essential oils, tinctures to prevent or to treat COVID-19. However, there is currently no cure for coronavirus. Further, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states that there is no scientific evidence that any of these alternative remedies can prevent or cure COVID-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reports that there is no vaccine or drug which can prevent coronavirus disease COVID-19 as of 8 June 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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