The COVID-organics herbal drug has been dealt its biggest blow, as the news on the demise of two politicians in the country recently, has raised questions over the efficacy of the herbal supplement.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said two lawmakers have died after becoming infected with coronavirus, as he claimed a herbal concoction continues to protect him and his family from COVID-19.

Eleven parliamentarians and 14 senators also tested positive for the virus, Rajoelina said.

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Two politicians die and 25 others test positive as president promotes herbal remedy as the country’s ‘green gold’.

“One deputy died. A senator died. After the tests carried out on the deputies, 11 members of parliament were detected carrying the coronavirus. At the Senate, 14 people, senators, and agents of Senate carry the coronavirus,” Rajoelina said during an appearance on a talk show on national television late on Sunday.

He gave no credence to the news and has remained silent on the matter.

The much-acclaimed Corona-organics received media buzz in April after over twenty seven million people living in the Indian Ocean, remained unscathed by the pandemic. Even after several warnings by the WHO on the repercussions of the country’s stance on relying on alternative treatment to fight the pandemic, recent death reports on the island may have burst the bubble on an organic high.

The virus is indeed a leveler!