Today in Focus | The story behind Trump's 'miracle' drug hydroxychloroquine
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Today in Focus | The story behind Trump's 'miracle' drug hydroxychloroquine
The drug has been used to treat a number of diseases in the past half-century but after a French study claimed it was effective against coronavirus it has been hailed by the US president as a cure. But there is scant evidence it is effective – and it could actually be harmful.
The drug has been used to treat a number of diseases in the past half-century but after a French study claimed it was effective against coronavirus it has been hailed by the US president as a cure. But there is scant evidence it is effective – and it could actually be harmful.