> For some reason very few people seem to be aware of this advice, and all the scientific evidence supporting it (in the context of SARS-CoV-2 and in general).

> For some reason very few people seem to be aware of this advice, and all the scientific evidence supporting it (in the context of SARS-CoV-2 and in general). It’s because most of it is not backed by scientific evidence, there aren’t proved to be any general “antiviral” drugs you can effectively take to fight colds or other viruses. Tamiflu does exist for flu and maybe takes a day off your disease course, but even that is disputed. Zinc has as many negative studies as positive, high doses of vitamin C (e.g. “Emergen-C”) have flamed out in trials in the past. Some of them may have a small effect but don’t think it’s going to be a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. Only monoclonal antibodies and the vaccine are.