Fact Check: Can drinking tea prevent COVID-19?

Team Udayavani, May 14, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

As several health tips are doing rounds on social media for prevention and cure for COVID-19, there’s been a debate rising on the internet on whether drinking tea can prevent the infection.

MyGov India tweeted saying this is a myth.

It wrote, “…there is NO scientific evidence that it can prevent #COVID19 or make you recover from it faster! Don’t be misled by rumours, trust authentic sources and be responsible while forwarding such news,”

Yes, tea is ❤️ but there is NO scientific evidence that it can prevent #COVID19 or make you recover from it faster! Don't be misled by rumours, trust authentic sources & be responsible while forwarding such news. For more facts, visit https://t.co/CKhgW2LA7d. #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/VTZSi788xE

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) May 11, 2021

The only way to prevent contracting COVID-19 is by taking adequate precautions like wearing masks, sanitising hands and maintaining social distance, and ensuring that you get vaccinated as soon as possible, while drinking tea can help boost immunity.