Testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for coronavirus has been halted because of safety fears, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
Trials in several countries are being “temporarily” suspended as a precaution.
It comes after a recent medical study suggested the drug could increase the risk of patients dying from Covid-19.
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US President Donald Trump has promoted the anti-malarial drug, despite warnings from public health officials that it could cause heart problems in Covid-19 patients.
Trump also said he was taking the drug himself to ward off the virus, but said in Sunday he was not taking it any more.
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