I could be wrong, but this might be a satirical reference to a statement from the Malaysian Minister of Health, stating that the heat from drinking hot water can kill the coronavirus.
I could be wrong, but this might be a satirical reference to a statement from the Malaysian Minister of Health, stating that drinking hot water can kill the coronavirus.
Well, staying hydrated is a good way to stay healthy and the healthier you are the better chance you have at fighting the virus if (god forbid) you catch it. But there's no "catch-all-cure" for dealing with the virus.
It's an old joke that much earlier than current coronavirus situations. Chinese netizens use this phrase to mocking some nerdy or thoughtless boys whom can't understand girls' thoughts, for example: G: "I don't feel very well, I may cought a cold." B: "Drink more hot water." Or: G: "I'm in my period, my stomach hurts." B: "Drink more hot water."