Brazil Allows Anti-Malarial Drug For All Coronavirus Patients

The Brazilian Ministry of Health relaxed its protocols on chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine use after President Bolsonaro's urging, despite warnings from health professionals. This change comes amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Brazil, now the third highest globally. Bolsonaro has opposed social distancing and faced ministerial resignations over health guidelines. He keeps chloroquine for his mother, though its efficacy against COVID-19 is unproven and it poses serious side effects.

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