Argentina to probe alternative health advocate, who popularised bleach as Covid-19 cure, after 2 die Feb 04, 2021, 11:55 AM
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Prosecutors in Argentina are investigating Andreas Kalcker, who popularised the bleach Chlorine Dioxide as a Covid-19 treatment.
A boy, 5, and man, 50, died last year in Argentina after taking the substance.
Chlorine dioxide has soared in popularity in South America, despite prominent warnings.
The development comes after a 5-year-old boy and 50-year-old man died after taking the substance.
The substance is a type of bleach commonly used to treat paper products. However, an group of advocates, working mostly online, have convinced many that it has miraculous powers to cure diseases including Covid-19.
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A spokesperson for the Argentine government confirmed to Insider that an investigation had been launched into Kalcker.
The spokesperson represents the UFIMA agency (Unidad Fiscal para la Investigación de Delitos contra el Medio Ambiente) agency, which investigates medical crimes.
The UFIMA spokesperson said that after an initial investigation, the matter was referred to federal prosecutors who probe serious crimes.
Insider understands that Kalcker has not been formally charged with any crimes.
According to the Argentinian legal documents seen by Insider, Kalcker is in Switzerland. In a response to Insider’s request for comment, he did not directly address the allegations, but argued that chlorine dioxide in the doses he recommends is not toxic.