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Lemon Juice Tea Does Not Cure COVID-19 in Israel, or Anywhere Else

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A post circulating on social media falsely claims that a blend of sodium bicarbonate and lemon juice will “eliminate” the novel coronavirus. The post also claims this “cure” has prevented any COVID-19 deaths in Israel — but more than 30 people have died of the disease there.


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As COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel and claims of “cures” for the virus are spreading on social media.

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