Claim: As Covid-19 vaccination campaigns roll out across the world, posts circulating on social media in several countries claim that anti-parasite medication ivermectin is a "miracle drug" that cures the disease. This is misleading: as of January 14, 2021, the drug has not been scientifically proven as a prevention or treatment for Covid-19. Several scientists told AFP it should not be touted as a "cure" or "miracle drug".
Fact-check: Anti-parasite medication ivermectin is not a scientifically proven treatment for Covid-19
Verdict: anti-parasite medication ivermectin is not a scientifically proven treatment for covid-19
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Richard Kang
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09