Scientists at the University of Minnesota launched the trial on March 22 to see if the drug could lessen the severity of symptoms and prevent hospitalization. Previous randomized clinical trials in the United States had considered hydroxychloroquine as a prevention or treatment for hospitalized patients with coronavirus. It was tested …
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The anti-malaria drug promoted by United States President Donald Trump as a COVID-19 treatment was ineffective for patients with a mild version of the disease in a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota. FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist shows a box of hydroxychloroquine at CHR …
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WASHINGTON / OTTAWA (Reuters) – Restrictions on non-essential travel at the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will run until August 21, Canada and the United States announced Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Two closed Canadian border checkpoints are seen after it was announced that the border would be closed to …
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But one expert cautioned that the findings, however “politically convenient” they may be, are based on flawed data and should not be considered conclusive, but rather suggestive. With almost 13.5 million confirmed cases worldwide and the lack of effective treatment or a vaccine, “the most pragmatic recommendation has been to …
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FLORIDA Publix joins the list of retailers that require customers to wear face masks. Publix made the announcement shortly after Target and CVS announced Thursday that their stores will require skins. Walmart made the same announcement for its stores and Sam’s Clubs on Wednesday. The Publix mask policy will take …
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