Trump says he takes hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus infection even though it isn't a proven treatment

President Trump said he has been taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for over a week to prevent coronavirus infection. Numerous clinical trials are looking to see if it’s effective in fighting the coronavirus, but it is not a proven treatment yet.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, May 15, 2020.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.

He added: "I'm taking it, hydroxychlororquine. 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."

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