Here are some of the well-known world leaders and the weird solutions offered by them when asked how coronavirus can be tackled.
Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump was criticized after he suggested using disinfectants to treat the patients. He suggested that powerful disinfectants can be injected into the patients and they could even be treated with UV lights.
Imran Khan
PM of Pakistan was in the headlines as he was recognized amongst the world leaders who were not taking coronavirus seriously and were undermining its effects. He also said that it is just like common flue and people can stay at home, monitor their symptoms instead of going to the hospital.
Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, suggested that coronavirus can be dealt with the help of yoga. “Indian tradition needs to be deeply understood and it has great things to offer through yoga," He said during an International Yoga festival.
John Pombe Magufuli
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli said that people were exaggerating the coronavirus problem and said that prayers can help cure coronavirus. He also refused to close down religious places as he believed the virus to be satanic.
Luis Miguel Barbosa Huerta
Puebla Governor Luis Miguel Barbosa Huerta said that the poor are immune to the virus and rich people are more at risk of contracting coronavirus. His statement was recorded during a press conference.He also said that turkey meat can cure coronavirus.
Suman Haripriya
A BJP legislator in Assam, Suman Haripriya said that Gau Mutra (cow urine) can cure coronavirus and it is also an effective way to cure cancer.