WhatsApp gyan on beating Covid-19

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ARADHIKA SHARMA

The curfew has given me time to attempt allnuskas that people have been circulating on WhatsApp to keep Covid-19 away. I’m sharing my learnings.

Take vitamin C supplements:Well, I don’t know if vitamin C will prevent the virus, but after the 25 tablets that I took yesterday, I’m trying to recover from acid reflux,diarrhoeaandnausea.Chalo, at least I won’t catch common cold.

Bee stings will protect you:I haven’t tried this out yet because firstly, one must locate a beehive, then climb a high tree ortankito reach it, then stick one’s hand in the hive full of angry bees. Sounds extreme, but if Anushka Sharma can exhibit bee-stung lips, I can too. I only have to Google ‘How to get a single bee to sting you on your lips’.

Eating garlic will keep Corona away:Purely in the spirit of scientific research, I made my hubby eat 10 cloves of garlic after every hour. I don’t know about coronavirus, but it surely kept every human being away. I think that’s the logic behind eating garlic. It ensures minimal interpersonal contact essential to keep coronavirus at bay.

Purchasing and wearing masks: People think that buying hundreds of these can protect you from the virus. I say, if that were the case, then the legions of girls who drive around the city with faces wrapped with dupattas and only slits of their eyes visible (like bandit queens) would be protected, isn’t it?

Stay away from cats and dogs:That’s difficult to do in our country where street dogs, invariably christened Tommy, Kaloo, Raja, Blackie and Julie, come wagging their tails for a pat on their heads or a piece of roti the moment you step out of your house. Also, how does one steer clear of those predatory cats that magically sneak their way into the home premises and dismantle the most securely bound garbage-filled bag? Anyway, there is little evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect cats and dogs. So there!

Hand dryers kill coronavirus: I tried this. I now have red, raw patches on my face and neck. I’m not going to continue this remedy any longer, simply because the blisters on my hands won’t let me hold the hair dryer.

Gargle and take steam twice a day:Doctors may say that this is not a cure for Covid-19, but my throat has never felt better. I’m singing a lot of high notes too, something that’s not appreciated by my family. Tone-deaf Philistines! Bah!

Disinfect with vodka: This, I’m convinced, is the sure shot remedy. People say you should use it as disinfectant. I say, down a few hefty shots of vodka. They’ll knock you out, thus ensuring that there’s no people-to-people contact. Everyone’s safe and happy too. Cheers!