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6 Facts and myths about Coronavirus

Know the facts and myths about coronavirus disease - COVID-19 Mythbusters

By - BOOM FACT Check Team | 14 April 2020 1:52 PM IST

Claim:

Salt or vinegar warm water gargle eliminates the novel coronavirus.

Verdict: False

Gargling is a common treatment for a sore throat but there is no evidence to suggest that it would eliminate or prevent infection from COVID-19

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