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Dana G Smith

May 20, 2020

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Is There Any Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Can Prevent Covid-19?

Experts debate whether the potential risks outweigh any hypothetical benefits

A pharmacist displays a box of hydroxychloroquine tablets.
Photo: Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty Images

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced he has been taking the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a prophylaxis against the novel coronavirus — meaning he’s taking the drug, which is under investigation as a…

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