4th Traditional Medicine and Plant Science

COVID-19 & Alternative Medicine

Coronaviruses are a huge viral family found in a variety of animals, including camels, cattle, and bats. COVID-19 is the name of the novel coronavirus strain that was discovered as the cause of a respiratory ailment outbreak in persons in Wuhan, China. (It was previously known as 2019-nCoV.) Animal coronaviruses, such as MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now COVID-19, have been known to cross species and infect humans, and then propagate between people. According to reports in the media, some people are looking for "alternative" therapies to prevent or treat COVID-19 illness. Herbal medicines and teas are examples of supposed remedies. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water aren't readily available.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home when you are sick, and keep children home from school when they are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe