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The US has sent over two million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil for use as a potential COVID-19 treatment, despite lacking scientific evidence of its efficacy. President Trump has claimed personal use of the drug. The WHO has suspended its testing due to potential heart risks. Meanwhile, Oklahoma State prisons will resume visitations with strict COVID-19 precautions in place. The state had suspended visits in March. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What medication has the US sent to Brazil as a potential treatment for the coronavirus?

• Hydroxychloroquine

• Remdesivir

• Azithromycin

• Ivermectin

What did President Trump claim about hydroxychloroquine?

• It is a proven cure

• He has taken it to ward off the virus

• It is harmful

• It is not effective

What action did the World Health Organization take regarding hydroxychloroquine?

• Started new trials

• Suspended testing

• Approved it for use

• Recommended it for all patients

What precautions must visitors follow when seeing Oklahoma State prison inmates?

• Wear no masks

• Stay in their vehicles

• Bring food

• Visit without screening

When did the state suspend visits to the prison?

• In January

• In March

• In June

• In September