Edición Semanaria: Myths and Realities about Home Remedies to Combat Covid-19
This story was produced as part of a large project by Jessica Bedolla, a participant in the 2020 National Fellowship, who is reporting on the impact of the pandemic in communities along the border.
Her other stories include:
(Español) Que la vacuna Covid esté disponible a trabajadores binacionales fronterizos
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Latinos more than other communities. In San Diego, the majority of those infected are Latino. Because of lack of access to medical services or simply because they prefer it, some are choosing to treat themselves with natural remedies. Experts recognize the value of natural medicine but warn of the serious dangers of delaying medical care if the coronavirus is contracted. Jessica Bedolla has the details. This report was partially supported by the Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Journalism.
[This story was originally published by Radio Bilingüe.]