China issues fresh Covid warning on medicines to treat Omicron variant

The warning comes as tough restrictions continue across the country in an attempt to slow a surge in cases Scientists in China are urging its citizens against using herbal medicines to treat the Omicron variant. The warning comes after millions of boxes of a traditional medicine, called Lianhua Qingwen, were sent to residents across Shanghai as Covid-19 infections continue to surge. But, while Lianhua Qingwen is recommended to help treat mild infections in China's official handbook, scientists are urging against it to help cure Omicron. A post published on medical information website, Dingxiang Yisheng said: "Regrettably, Lianhua Qingwen cannot prevent…