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Hennessy distances itself from Sonko’s claims

French cognac distiller Hennessy this week distanced itself from Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s claims that their drink can help in killing the Coronavirus.

Through a statement, the company stressed that no alcoholic beverage can protect one from the virus, adding that regular washing of hands with soap and water should be practiced instead.

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