The UK is bulk-buying hydroxychloroquine tablets in case Trump is right | BISouthAfrica
The UK government is seeking to buy 16 million hydroxychloroquine tablets in case the drug proves to be an effective coronavirus treatment.
Trump on Monday said that he had been taking the drug every day for 10 days, despite medical experts warning that it is not proven to be an effective treatment for the Covid-19 virus and could have damaging effects on some patients.."I would've told you that three, four days ago, but we never had a chance because you never asked me the question.
One source with knowledge of the contract told The Guardian that the drug was being bought in bulk in case it proved to be an effective treatment. The UK government is reportedly concerned that Trump's endorsement could trigger a worldwide shortage of the drug, which is used to treat other conditions.
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