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They Can't Stop The Coronavirus, But Tajiks Are Buying Up Garlic And Lemons


They Can't Stop The Coronavirus, But Tajiks Are Buying Up Garlic And Lemons
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Garlic and lemon prices have tripled amid shortages in markets in Tajikistan. The rise is reportedly due to a belief among some that they offer protection against the coronavirus. Medical experts say they offer no defense, while the World Health Organization says it's not just fighting a pandemic, but also "an infodemic of misinformation."

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