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As the number of Covid-19 infections approach 1.5 million and the number of Covid-19 related deaths edge closer to 45,000, an increasing number of South Africans have turned to self-help remedies to boost their immune systems. Two ingredients that have seen a rise in demand are garlic and ginger and this has caused a huge increase in price. However the World Health Organisation say that there is no evidence that eating garlic and ginger can protect people from contracting Covid-19. Mohammed Allie in Cape Town has been finding out more. (Credit: Getty Images)
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