Hydroxychloroquine, Should Not Be Used To Prevent COVID-19, WHO Experts Say.<br />The World Health Organization (WHO) published its <br />clear assessment of the anti-inflammatory drug <br />hydroxychloroquine in the medical journal 'BMJ' this week.<br />The guideline development panel made a strong recommendation against the use of hydroxychloroquine for individuals who do not have covid-19, WHO Report, via CBS News.<br />The panel judged that almost all people would not consider this <br />drug worthwhile, WHO Report, via CBS News.<br />Former President Donald Trump publicly supported <br />the drug, saying he was taking it in the spring to prevent contracting the coronavirus.<br />Trump was hospitalized due to serious <br />COVID-19 complications in October.<br />The WHO panel recommends an end to all <br />research into the drug as coronavirus preventative.<br />Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria. .<br />Federal regulators warned against taking the <br />drug except under medical supervision<br />due to side effects that include issues with heart rhythm.
