A Calgary naturopathic clinic has apologized for claiming it has developed a supplement that could prevent or treat COVID-19, and the national association says it regrets the clinic's claim. We have formulated a supplement to help prevent, and hopefully help treat the virus," the email, which was sent to patients on Friday, read. Fontes said that CAND reiterates that all naturopaths must follow guidelines for COVID-19 response established by local public health agencies. Naturopaths cannot treat COVID-19Fontes said the association has asked its members to reiterate the following message, which it said has already been communicated at least twice and posted on its website: "[Naturopaths] cannot treat COVID-19. [Naturopaths] must follow the protocols and guidelines of their local public health authorities as well as any requirements of the regulatory authorities in jurisdictions where the profession is regulated."

Source: CBC News March 09, 2020 00:00 UTC