Dr Stella Immanuel, a homophobic doctor and preacher, has found global infamy after appearing in a dangerous viral video claiming that there is already a cure for Covid-19. In the clip, the Texas-based Cameroonian-born Immanuel, passionately claims that the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine cures Covid-19, despite research to the contrary.
She also dismisses studies showing that it does not work as “fake science,” slams “fake doctors” and insists that “you don’t need a mask” as “there is a cure.” The video – which has been watched millions of times – was first posted by right-wing American news site Breitbart, and was retweeted by President Donald Trump, and even shared by the likes of Madonna.