A listener wrote in about Ivermectin—a drug used to kill worms and parasitic infections—because her friends had recommended it for treating Covid-19.

To date, 14 studies have concluded that Ivermectin is ineffective against Covid-19 and potentially dangerous. One study found the drug could kill the coronavirus in a laboratory setting, however, the dosage used would have been toxic and potentially lethal to humans.

Is there a reason people are choosing this unproven drug over a thoroughly tested vaccine? In this episode of Coronavirus: The Truth, Jeremy Corr and Dr. Robert Pearl tackle this tricky topic and discuss the following questions:

[01:00] Each show begins with the most recent and relevant facts concerning the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on American life. What’s happening and what does it mean?

[04:04] Are Covid-19 booster shots effective?

[07:27] How is Delta Airlines trying to contain the Delta variant?

[11:25] How has Covid-19 changed American culture?

[13:17] What are the dangers of teenagers developing myocarditis after vaccination?

[15:55] What should we know about the Mu variant?

[16:58] Last month, schools reopened. What did we learn?

[19:27] What’s the story with people using Ivermectin to treat Covid-19?

[21:25] What’s good this week?

[23:40] What’s this episode’s biggest non-Covid healthcare story?

[26:55] What does American history teach us about healthcare today?

[29:54] Mutants vs. vaccines: What does the science tell us?

This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

If you have coronavirus questions for the hosts, please visit the contact page or send us a message on Twitter or LinkedIn.

*To ensure the credibility of this program, Coronavirus: The Truth refuses to accept sponsorship, outside funding sources or guests with any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

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