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Doctor’s urgent message for people still refusing to cover face during pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, the public has been asked to wear face coverings when out and about, in shops and on transport. Many people have complied with this in order to help reduce the spread of the virus, but there are some people who still refuse to wear a face mask. One doctor recently heard… Read More »

Hydroxychloroquine doesn’t prevent coronavirus infection, study with more than 800 people finds

A box of Plaquenil, an anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine made by Sanofi, used for years to treat malaria and autoimmune disorders. Alain Pitton | NurPhoto | Getty Images Hydroxychloroquine, the drug backed by President Donald Trump to combat Covid-19, is no better than a placebo in preventing infection of the coronavirus, according to results published Wednesday… Read More »