A prescription in the name of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is going viral which claims to deal with coronavirus and one should take it if they have mild symptoms. As the coronavirus cases has taken a huge surge, there is massive surge in the fake social media posts which claims to cure coronavirus and a similar claim is being made in the name of Delhi based hospital.
A fake prescription form of Sir Gangaram Hospital is going viral on social media, in which many claims have been made about the coronavirus.
The viral post with the letterhead of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, has claimed about the treatment of Corona virus.
This viral prescription reads that according to the guidelines of ICMR, a person with corona positive should remain in home isolation.
Apart from this, the use of several medicines is also advised in the prescription.
The names of some other drugs, including hydroxychloroquine, vitamin C, Zinc tablets, is mentioned in this viral prescription and it has been claimed that it can be used when a person is infected with coronavirus.
An official statement has been released by the hospital about the whole matter and it has been described as completely false.
It has been brought to our notice that someone has circulated a fake image and forged the doctor's signature. #SGRHIndia strongly dissociates it self from such messages. pic.twitter.com/2obOptXxhp
— Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (@sgrhindia) June 11, 2020
Verdict:
Therefore, the advice provided in the viral post are wrong, none of them have any evidence to prove effective. In fact, some of them could be dangerous and have side-effects and none of the medicines suggested should be taken without medical supervision.
No vaccine has been made yet to fight with coronavirus. Hospitals are being strengthened and are giving treatment to patients at different levels. Do not take any medicine on your own without consulting the doctor. Contact a doctor if you have symptoms of coronavirus.
