Debunked: No, four young people are not in a serious condition in CUH after taking non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs

A WHATSAPP MESSAGE has been shared across the country today claiming that there are ‘four young people with non underlying conditions’ in a serious condition at Cork University Hospital with Covid-19, associated with the use of ibuprofen.Dr Colm Henry, the HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer, told TheJournal.ie this evening that the message has “no basis in fact”.“It is complete lies and totally untrue,” he said, before urging people to not share, forward or circulate such false stories.

— Infectious Diseases Society of Ireland March 15, 2020 Source: Infectious Diseases Society of Ireland/Twitter Have you gotten a message on WhatsApp or Facebook or Twitter about coronavirus that you’re not sure about and want us to check it out? Message or mail us and we’ll look into debunking it. WhatsApp: 085 221 4696 or Email: answers@thejournal.ie ***

This has been twisted on WhatsApp and other social media to tell people to not use ibuprofen at all. For those who have been diagnosed with Covid-19, paracetamol is advised as the first treatment for the fever and pain symptoms associated with the virus, he explained. Ibuprofen is used as the second line of medicine.

As the virus is so new, there is very sparse data available to decision makers. It is understood the HSE has consulted experts who have said there is no convincing evidence at present to confirm the French hypothesis.There is a lot of false news and scaremongering being spread in Ireland at the moment about coronavirus. Here are some practical ways for you to assess whether the messages that you’re seeing – especially on WhatsApp – are true or not.Look at where it’s coming from.

CcoHse some amount of shite going round has people up the walls

CcoHse Keep up the good work folks.

CcoHse Is this the so called source PBH was quoting on twitter yesterday?

CcoHse In relation to the use of ibuprofen and other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, CcoHse said people can continue to use them in line with advice from their doctor and/or pharmacist.

CcoHse Thanks guys 👍 good to know.

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