Administration supporters say the CDC document, highlighting options, makes sense at a time of medical calamity with no proven treatment. The CDC said it presented the guidance to doctors at the request of a coronavirus task force, which urged prompt action. The document describes possible prescription information for coronavirus patients, while at the same time proposing hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as an option in coronavirus treatment. The CDC declined to detail the interactions of its director, Dr Robert Redfield, with President Trump. ‘Biggest game changer’Trump’s push for action came after Fox News on March 16 reported on a small French study highlighting the effectiveness of one of the drugs, hydroxychloroquine.

Source: The Express Tribune April 05, 2020 19:41 UTC