Trump says he takes hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus infection even though it's an unproven treatment
President
Donald Trump said Monday that he has been taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for over a week to prevent
coronavirus infection even though it is
not yet a proven treatment.
“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.”
He added: “I’m taking it, hydroxychloroquine. Right now, yeah. Couple of weeks ago, I started taking it. Cause I think it’s good, I’ve heard a lot of good stories.”
Trump also said that he is taking zinc, and that he has taken an initial dose of azithromycin, or Z-Pak.
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Trump, meanwhile, refuses to wear a mask, which medical experts have advised as a way to limit the spread of the virus.
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