Saint Luke’s Hospital of the USA says consuming alcohol can reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Speak Now, As more cases of the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) are reported worldwide, misinformation about the pathogen is also spreading unabated. A release with the letterhead of Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, USA, is going viral on social media. It claims that consuming alcohol may help reduce the risk of a Covid-19 infection, and that vodka is "the most recommended" substance for "drinking, cleaning and sanitising"., Take a look., "India Todays Anti-Fake News War Room (AFWA) has found that Saint Lukes Hospital hasnt released any such advisory and that the viral post is false.", The archived version of the post can be seen here., The Facebook page, \After Drinking Confessions\ shared the advisory, dated March 7, 2020, which states: "After extensive research, our findings show that consuming alcoholic beverages may help reduce the risk of infection by the novel coronavirus; Covid-19. Vodka is the most recommended for drinking, cleaning and sanitizing.", "But we found a Facebook post from the hospital (Saint Lukes Health System/@saintlukeskc) saying that the report circulating on social media is false and that it is following guidlines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).", , CAN VODKA BE USED AS A HAND SANITISER?, There are multiple recipes showing netizens how to make their own sanitiser using vodka, including one from Tito’s Handmade Vodka., But Tito’s Vodka has asked the public not to use their product to make hand sanitiser as the CDC says sanitiser needs to contain at least 60% alcohol., Tito’s Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol., "Per the CDC, hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60% alcohol. Titos Handmade Vodka is 40% alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC. Please see attached for more information. pic.twitter.com/OMwR6Oj28Q", IndiaToday.in has plenty of resources to help you better understand the coronavirus outbreak and take necessary precautions. Learn about hand and respiratory hygiene, explore our glossary, track the epidemic though visualised statistics, and get the latest updates., , The number of crows determines the intensity of the lie., , What doctors know about Covid & its treatment after 6 months of pandemic, What happened in Galwan: Detailed account of brutal June 15 battle, Exclusive: Images from Galwan show Chinese build-up intact after carnage, India holds fort, Covid-19 Tracker: State-wise data, daily trends, patients cured, deaths and more, Mumbai: Lashkar-e-Taiba threatens to bomb Taj Mahal Palace, Woman employee brutally assaulted by senior manager in Andhra for asking him to wear mask, Is this how Chinese troops tortured Indian soldiers?, Old man slapped by police officer in Trichy, "When Sushant and Ankita shot for Pavitra Rishtas last episode", India witnesses record spike in coronavirus cases, US Defence Secy Mark Esper to call Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today, Mumbai: Lashkar-e-Taiba threatens to bomb Taj Mahal Palace, , Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. For reprint rights: Syndications Today
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