6 poisoned after taking bogus ‘Covid-19 cure’

According to reports from family members, they were informed by a trusted source, the cattle de-worming medication would help cure Covid-19

Six people were in critical condition this morning (June 24) after taking a cattle de-worming medication, which they believed could cure the coronavirus.

KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service was summoned to a doctor’s rooms where a family of five and an employee had symptoms of poisoning.

“According to reports from family members, they were informed by a trusted source, the cattle de-worming medication would help cure Covid-19,” said KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service spokesperson Craig Botha.

The family was treated on scene by the doctor and paramedics and transported to hospital for further treatment.

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