Tiger bone 'glue' and bear bile injections are among the remedies falsely claiming to prevent or treat COVID-19, watchdog says

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Tiger bone 'glue' and bear bile injections are among the remedies falsely claiming to prevent or treat COVID-19, watchdog says
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There are currently no specific drugs to prevent or treat the new coronavirus.

"The teeth, claws and skins are sold as luxury ornamental and decorative items.

However, according to the NGO, China's National Health Commission suggested bear bile injections, known as Tan Re Qing, be given to"severe" and"critical" COVID-19 patients.-19 pandemic, the Environmental Investigation Agency highlighted cases ofusers in China and Laos selling a traditional Chinese medicine product containing rhino horn and musk.

The World Health Organization states on its website that while there are no treatments for COVID-19, those who catch the coronavirus"should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimized supportive care.

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