"There is no evidence yet that people who have had Covid-19 will not get a second infection," WHO said in a scientific brief published Friday. Learn more here. Article by Lindsay Isaac and Jay Croft
During an on-site visit this Friday, President Klaus Iohannis of Romania voiced his appreciation for the “Bucurestii Noi” Medical Support Facility, stating that he was “happy to see entrepreneurs, NGOs, private individuals shoulder epidemic management alongside the state.” Learn more here. Article by Nine O' Clock
Janet Woodcock, the head of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, interviews to talk about Emergency Use Authorization as well as the steps her division is taking to maintain quality control standards at manufacturing plants and keeping advisory committee reviews on track. Learn more here. Article by Ed Silverman
Dr. Phaik Yeong Cheah The COPCOV study is a randomized clinical trial comparing chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine vs. placebo as prophylaxis against COVID-19. There are currently no proven vaccines or drugs for prevention of COVID-19. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, drugs that have been used to treat malaria and a variety of rheumatological conditions have shown initial promise. Funded by [...]
The number of nursing home residents who have succumbed to the novel coronavirus in the United States has surpassed 10,000, a new survey of state data compiled by ABC News has found. Learn more here. Article by Allison Pecorin, Cho Park, Matthew Mosk, and Halley Freger
Though President Trump has made statements on treatment for COVID-19, there has not been any known safe and effective treatments for coronavirus infections. Learn more here. Article by Kelly McBride Folkers, Arthur Caplan
President Trump's coronavirus task force issued guidelines this week, giving cautionary advice about hydroxychloroquine and other drugs that have been promoted by Trump. Learn more here. Article by Denise Grady
President Trump has insisted hydroxychloroquine would be an effective treatment for COVID-19. However, the French study that provided this evidence is getting reviewed again to correct a scientific record. Learn more here. Article by Elizabeth Cohen and Dr. Minali Nigam
Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine – drugs used against malaria – have raised significant controversy. Data on treatment or prophylaxis for COVID-19 is limited. Some studies have shown that these drugs may be helpful, others caution about serious side effects. This Webinar will discuss the role of randomized controlled clinical trials [...]
In the U.S., a variety of possible COVID-19 treatments are being studied either as a formal clinical study or a special government program. Because there are unproven drugs, physicians stressed that most COVID-19 patients will not be receiving these treatments. Learn more here. Article by Dr. Tiffany Kung
