Dates are of the most energy-rich fruits: 100g (about 10 dates) provides 275 calories(George D Pamplona-Roger), Health Foods
This represents 11% of the daily energy needs of an adults male involved in average physical activity who are significantly the most affected by the covid-19.
The most important dietery and therapeutic applications of dates are:
Respiratory disorders: Rates have been traditionally used to relieve excessively dry cough and to fight bronchial colds.The most common symptoms of covid-19
They have a proven soothing affect on the bronchial passages, as well as being antitussive. This possibly due to their richness in sugars and some other component that has yet to be identified.
High-energy diets: Dates have an invigorating effect. They are useful in cases of fatigue or weakness at any age, hence can be beneficial to covid-19 patients whose oxygen levels are at low levels.