Regularly rinsing your nose with saline doesn't prevent COVID-19

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Regularly rinsing your nose with saline doesn't prevent COVID-19
There is no evidence that regular saline rinses protect people from COVID-19 or other respiratory infections. 
There is some limited evidence that they can help you recover faster from the common cold.

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