Claim: Everyone should ensure their mouth and throat are moist, never dry. The advice attributed to Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases further reads that take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least. Why? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach. Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the viruses.
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Verdict: though medical officials recommend drinking water during any infection, there's no scientific evidence that supports the notion that sipping water prevents a virus from infecting the respiratory system.
Organisation: First Check
Author: Deepika Khurana
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:13:42