Despite what some headlines around the world are reporting – no, smoking weed will not prevent you from getting the new corona virus, nor will it cure you of it.
Back in early March, social media went haywire of the supposed news report claiming weed kills the latest strain of corona virus out of China – Covid-19.
The above image was originally shared on Twitter by the Indian film maker, Vivek Agnihotri. He also used the image to argue the case for cannabis legalisation in India.
Solution to a lot of world’s problems lie in India. But you can’t find them as long as you ridicule our ancient wisdom.
Cannabis is a magic plant. Till mid-80s it was sold by Govt. Because of Rajiv Gandhi and western Pharma companies it got bad name.
Make cannabis legal. pic.twitter.com/qrwynpT6IW
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) February 8, 2020
Thankfully, the false information was quickly debunked as it was found he simply used a breaking news generator to create the image.
Fortunately, not many fell for the news, with hundreds of the comments claiming fake news as well. But that hasn’t stopped folks from continuing the trend on Twitter:
Weed kills the coronavirus??? Looks like I’m never getting sick
— ✰✰ (@_Lexbabyyyy) March 14, 2020
Weed kills #coronavirus ….welp this “lawbreaker” safe asf ♂️ pic.twitter.com/ySw7Fndifn
— _apeShits (@stunna_e) March 10, 2020
*Until now jamaica has not registered any case of Corona virus. Are u thinking what am thinking*??
**Weed kills Corona virus* *This* *wisdom will kill me one* *day*#copied#corona virus pic.twitter.com/NEs4hKd5Vh
— isah waggs (@nyombi_isah) March 15, 2020
new studies show that weed will kill the coronavirus. time for a nation wide legalization so everyone can fucking chill
— maddy palmgren (@maddypalmgren6) March 12, 2020
Just found out from a very reputable dealer that weed kills coronavirus.
— Lazer Cat (@Laser_Cat) March 13, 2020
To those above if you’re reading this – weed doesn’t kill the corona virus. There is no scientific proof of the fact. Please stop jeopardising your health and the health of those around you to find an excuse to smoke more weed.
On top of that, if you do have the corona virus and it moves into your lungs causing difficulty breathing, the last thing you’ll want to be doing is inhaling hot smoke. Your lungs need all they have to fight the virus.
Wherever you are in the world, your best bet to stay safe against Covid-19 is to do your own research, follow the advice of your government, and fact check the information you consume as much you can.
Stay safe out there!
