Hydroxychloroquine Fails to Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds
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Hydroxychloroquine Fails to
Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds Conducted by disease specialists at the
University of Minnesota, the results of
the study were published Wednesday in
the 'New England Journal of Medicine.' Hydroxychloroquine has been touted by
President Donald Trump as a possible
preventative measure against COVID-19. The study reveals that the malaria drug
is not significantly more effective
at preventing COVID-19 than a placebo. Dr. David Boulware, Lead Study Author, via CBS News Dr. David Boulware, Lead Study Author, via CBS News Federal regulators have expressed
concern about the health effects of
using hydroxychloroquine, especially
without a prescription. French officials stopped using the drug in hospitals
after the World Health Organization suspended its use.
Prevent COVID-19, Study Finds Conducted by disease specialists at the
University of Minnesota, the results of
the study were published Wednesday in
the 'New England Journal of Medicine.' Hydroxychloroquine has been touted by
President Donald Trump as a possible
preventative measure against COVID-19. The study reveals that the malaria drug
is not significantly more effective
at preventing COVID-19 than a placebo. Dr. David Boulware, Lead Study Author, via CBS News Dr. David Boulware, Lead Study Author, via CBS News Federal regulators have expressed
concern about the health effects of
using hydroxychloroquine, especially
without a prescription. French officials stopped using the drug in hospitals
after the World Health Organization suspended its use.