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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAnti-vax cartoonist treats 'rough' case of Covid-19 with Ivermectin, zinc and beetroot juice
https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/global/antivax-cartoonist-treats-rough-case-of-covid19-with-ivermectin-zinc-and-beetroot-juice/news-story/39f98725c2f90e01151ff81335ab1040Brooke Rolfe
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September 28, 2021 - 8:39PM
Ivermectin is the controversial drug pushed into the spotlight by US podcaster Joe Rogan with unverified claims it fights COVID-19.
A renowned American anti-vaxxer who contracted Covid-19 has revealed he is using beetroot to help treat his infection.
Right-wing cartoonist Ben Garrison, who achieved notoriety for his pro-Donald Trump artwork, believes he contracted the virus two weeks ago at a restaurant in the US state of Montana, Gizmodo reported.
Ivermectin has featured in several of his cartoons including one showing a horse kicking US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci
He told the publication that he felt slightly better after two weeks with the virus, but had lost his taste, smell and appetite, and dropped seven kilos.
Ben Garrison is trying to treat his Covid-19 with beetroot juice. Picture: grrrgraphics.com
Ben Garrison is trying to treat his Covid-19 with beetroot juice. Picture: grrrgraphics.com
Deaths linked to vaccines are extremely rare and people are far more likely to die from Covid-19 than a vaccine.
Mr Garrison built himself a reputation during the Trump administration for drawing the former leader with unrealistic, flattering features.
He was also banned from Twitter for expressing his support of the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6.
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Anti-vax cartoonist treats 'rough' case of Covid-19 with Ivermectin, zinc and beetroot juice (Original Post)
XanaDUer2
Sep 2021
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Vogon_Glory
(9,084 posts)1. We'll see if he lives through this and if he still thinks that COVID
is milder than the flu.
CurtEastPoint
(18,549 posts)2. He produced this so he deserves what he sows.
Journeyman
(15,001 posts)3. From his 'toons, I'd argue he's never had a sense of taste . . .
That said, "Bye, Ben."
sakabatou
(42,082 posts)4. He sounds like a disgusting POS.
leftyladyfrommo
(18,815 posts)5. Didn't have a sense of humor, either.
Horrible is not funny.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)6. I'm praying...
... that he won't last much longer.
Johonny
(20,681 posts)7. I just got vaccinated
It seemed easier.
XanaDUer2
(10,327 posts)8. Kick nt