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https://www.businessinsider.com/bolivian-senate-approves-toxic-bleach-as-covid-19-treatment-2020-7Bolivia's senate approved 'miracle mineral solution' — a toxic bleach with no medical use — as a treatment for COVID-19
- The Bolivian senate has approved the use of chlorine dioxide, a toxic bleach, as a treatment for COVID-19, according to an official statement Tuesday.
- The motion needs to be approved by Bolivia's lower house and its president before it can be used legally.
- The substance, known as "miracle mineral solution," is advocated as a cure for a vast array of illnesses by a sprawling movement of online advocates — four of whom are being prosecuted in Florida.
- Senators approved the substance despite medical warnings including from the FDA and Bolivia's own health ministry.
- An expert told Business Insider that fake cures are surging in popularity in Bolivia, which is struggling to cope with its COVID-19 outbreak.
First time I've actually heard of this being endorsed by a government body.