Cosmetics clinics under fire over claims that IV drips can prevent Covid-19

Published: 23-Apr-2020
Regulatory Body Care

Three UK cosmetic treatment and surgery clinics have been ordered by the UK’s advertising watchdog to remove adverts that suggest an IV drip treatment can help prevent or treat coronavirus

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Three cosmetics clinics in the UK have come under fire from advertising watchdog ASA over claims that IV drip treatments can prevent or cure coronavirus.

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