In a statement last July the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa said steam is not a safe treatment for the coronavirus. “Steam inhalation does not cure Covid-19 and is not a safe treatment as it may cause serious burns. No matter how hot the steam is, it will not reach the virus present in the cells of the infected individual.” This was repeated by Africa Check, who said the SA department of health includes several other preventive measures that are safer. “In general, heat cannot prevent transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus or cure Covid-19. Public health authorities, including SA’s department of health, recommend taking preventive measures, including wearing a cloth face mask, regular handwashing and physical distancing from others.”