Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recommended mouthwash as a treatment for the coronavirus during a town hall meeting Wednesday, immediately drawing criticism for suggesting gargling would offer protection.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
A GOP senator suggested gargling mouthwash to kill the coronavirus. Doctors and Listerine are skeptical.
By Andrew Jeong
December 9, 2021 at 4:09 a.m. EST