WHO's solidarity trial is pausing tests for hydroxychloroquine amid safety concerns
Numerous clinical trials are looking to see if it's effective in fighting the coronavirus, but it is not a proven treatment.
But despite the lack of scientific evidence presenting hydroxychloroquine as a viable coronavirus treatment option, Trump told reporters earlier this month that he"I happen to be taking it," Trump said during a roundtable event at the White House. "A lot of good things have come out. You'd be surprised at how many people are taking it, especially the front-line workers. Before you catch it. The front-line workers, many, many are taking it."
The White House declined to comment. The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNBC.and over 345,059 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. There are at least 1.6 million cases in the United States and at least 97,000 deaths, according to the latest tallies.
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