“To claim that there is a cure for this virus without being able to substantiate those claims is illegal in Australia,” Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly warns there “is no specific treatment” proven to cure COVID-19 despite a number of medications in development or clinical trials.
“Please be wary of claims that there is a cure for this virus,” Professor Kelly said. “To claim that there is a cure for this virus without being able to substantiate those claims is illegal in Australia.” Image: Getty
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