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A federal court has issued an emergency restraining order to prevent a group from distributing a “miracle” solution to treat coronavirus, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA said Friday that “Genesis II Church of Health and Healing” was selling a “Miracle Mineral Solution” to treat the virus.

According to the agency, the supposed treatment included chlorine dioxide, which is used for industrial bleaching.

Genesis claimed that its products could also be used for Alzheimer's disease, autism, brain cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, the FDA said in a statement.

When combined with another included ingredient, the supposed treatment “has a chlorine dioxide content equivalent to industrial bleach,” according to the agency.

The FDA had previously issued a warning letter to Genesis, but said “the defendants made clear that they had no intention of taking corrective action and would continue to sell [the treatment] in violation of the law.”

The FDA said it had received reports of serious adverse effects – including respiratory failure, life-threatening low blood pressure and acute liver failure – after people drank certain chlorine dioxide products.

"Americans expect and deserve proven medical treatments and today's action is a forceful reminder that the FDA will use its legal authorities to quickly stop those who have proven to continuously threaten the health of the American public,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn.

The Genesis II Church of Health and Healing did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.