A cup of tea could help prevent Covid-19


By AGENCY

Regular tea drinkers can rejoice in the possibility that their cuppa could be helping them fight off the SARS-CoV-2 virus. — AFP

Known for its antioxidant properties and for being rich in polyphenols that help slow cell ageing, tea may have another, more surprising beneficial effect.

In fact, new research has found that certain teas can inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus in saliva.

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