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What about the suggestion that hydroxychloroquine is the cure for novel coronavirus? would it work, and how would it kill the virus?
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COVID 19: "FDA cautions against use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems." There is no current evidence that hydroxychloronquine prevents transmission of COVID 19.
Answered 5/16/2020
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