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Poison centers in Pennsylvania see an increase in ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine exposures

Of the 29 post-COVID exposures, 10 occurred between Aug. 12 and Sept. 30.

By Sarah Boden/WESA

FDA withdraws emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine

Emergency use authorization is designed to facilitate the availability of drugs needed during public health emergencies.

By NPR

World Health Organization halts Hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns

The move comes after a medical journal reported patients getting hydroxychloroquine were dying at higher rates than other coronavirus patients.
By NPR

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States build stockpiles of malaria drug, hydroxychloroquine, touted by President Trump

Health experts worry that having the drug easily available at a time of heightened public fear could make it easier to misuse it.
By The Associated Press

Trump again touts a drug that hasn’t been proven to be an effective coronavirus treatment.

But, Dr. Anthony Fauci said "In terms of science, I don't think we can definitively say it works."
By NPR