Fact check: No, drinking Rasam does not help in killing the novel coronavirus

Coronavirus Infection Symptoms
As India gears up to launch the biggest COVID-19 vaccination program in the world, social media websites have gone abuzz with a rather abrupt claim that drinking Rasam helps in getting rid of the dreaded novel coronavirus.
For the unversed, Rasam is a popular South Indian soup prepared mainly using tamarind, turmeric, pepper, mustard, cumin and other spices. It is known to have several health benefits such as preventing constipation and boosting immunity.
Fact-check: No, drinking Rasam does not protect you from coronavirus
The claim
Even though the much-loved drink in southern India is packed with essential minerals and vitamins, the claim that it kills off the fatal virus seems a little too far-fetched. The claim was made in a statement by Tamil Nadu minister Rajendra Balaji.

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