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Toxicologist says anti-malaria drugs show ‘promise’ in treating coronavirus

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Malaria drugs are showing “promising” initial results as a potential coronavirus treatment, a toxicologist and economic researcher said Saturday. Appearing on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Dr. Chris Martenson said the experimental drugs — including hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin — were made available on Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. Although chloroquine has a “spotty past” and is unsafe ...

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WHO considers ‘airborne precautions’ for medical staff after study shows coronavirus can survive in air

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The World Health Organization is considering “airborne precautions” for medical staff after a new study showed the coronavirus can survive in the air in some settings. The virus is transmitted through droplets, or little bits of liquid, mostly through sneezing or coughing, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, head of WHO’s emerging diseases and ...

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