Claims that consuming raw onion will cure COVID-19 are circulating on social media. The World Health Organization and other health authorities have previously stated onions cannot cure COVID-19. These claims are reminiscent of a debunked claim from May 2020 that chewing raw onions will cure COVID-19.
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Addressing this misinformation could distract from priority talking points, and this myth was previously addressed by many health organizations in May 2020. If informational and educational materials do not address this issue, consider updating any “myth busting” sections with a simple debunking message clarifying that there is currently no evidence onions can prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Fact Checking Source(s): vishvashnews.com, ghanafact.com, apnews.com, usatoday.com
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