Doctor and TV presenter Myasnikov advised not to drink alcoholic beverages for colds and flu 
Doctor and TV presenter Alexander Myasnikov use for colds and flu. He stated this on the air of the Russia 1 TV channel, RIA Novosti reports.
According to him, it is forbidden to drink alcohol during illness. “As soon as you thought:“ should I drink a glass? ”, Then you are recovering,” the doctor noted.
At the same time, Myasnikov advised to drink chicken broth rich in zinc and magnesium for colds or flu. Warm drinks such as cranberry juice or honey tea can also be consumed, he added. In addition, the doctor emphasized that one should not take “horse” doses of vitamin C, because, contrary to popular belief, it does not accelerate recovery.
Earlier, Myasnikov warned of the mortal danger of taking certain drugs in a mild form of coronavirus. According to the TV presenter, in most cases, patients infected with COVID-19 are prescribed blood thinning drugs. Myasnikov said that these drugs are required only for severe cases of coronavirus. If the disease is mild in a person, then these drugs can be deadly, the doctor said.