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Coronavirus "treatment" adverts banned by watchdog

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Three adverts have been banned for making claims about supposed ways of treating or preventing catching Covid-19. The Private Harley Street Clinic in central London promoted an intravenous “infusion” of vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system.

The procedure took 30 minutes and cost £350. Its website state: “The Private Harley Street Clinic has assembled the best advice to boost your immune system and protect yourself from infection.” According to Companies House, Private Harley Street Clinic limited has one director, Dr Mark Ali, and its accounts are overdue.

The Advertising Standards Authority banned the intravenous infusion promotion for making medical claims for an unlicensed medical product.

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