Scientists explore cheap anti-malaria drug in search for coronavirus treatment

Chloroquine has been used for decades to prevent people catching malaria.

Scientists explore cheap anti-malaria drug in search for coronavirus treatment

Scientists are exploring whether an inexpensive anti-malaria drug could be an effective treatment for coronavirus.

Chloroquine has been used for decades to prevent people catching malaria, a disease spread by mosquitos.

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