The people who died were aged between 60 and 101 and had severe underlying health conditions.
This could potentially help those who need to reduce sodium in their diets.
Changing course would require an awkward reversal of messaging to the public.
NEGOMBO, SRI LANKA (REUTERS) - After three weeks at sea, Mr Anton Fernando tallies his sales of tuna and other fish on a dock in Negombo, a fishing town in Sri Lanka, where the country's financial crisis darkens already murky waters.
Hong Kong disposes of over 2,300 tonnes of plastic waste a day, and with a recycling rate of just 11%.