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Egypt Independent
The World Health Organization (WHO) published on Monday, nutritional advice for adults infected with the novel coronavirus ‘Covid-19’.
‘WHO’ advised coronavirus patients to follow a specific diet, and to avoid a number of foods and drinks that may be harmful to them.
The organization advised patients to drink between eight and ten cups of water daily and to consume fruits and vegetables with high water content. It also stressed the importance of avoiding drinking large quantities of caffeine, sweetened fruit juices, fruit syrups and soft drinks.
‘Coronavirus patients should follow a balanced diet containing vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants, all of which are necessary to strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of falling ill with infectious diseases,’ the WHO said.
It added that those infected “must avoid saturated, unsaturated and trans fats.” Infected individuals are asked to reduce the amount of salt in their diet as much as possible and to use iodized salt.
The organisation announced last month, that medical experiments on four coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are underway.
These tests are being performed to ensure the vaccine’s effectiveness in curing the disease, the WHO explained, adding that global medical establishments must participate in these experiments.
