Correspondent in Washington
Donald Trump has publicly expressed his hopes for chloroquine in the treatment of Covid-19, generating high demand for the drug in the United States. During a press conference at the White House on Friday, the American president discussed the promising effects of this antimalarial. "It's a strong treatment - it's a powerful drug ... I think, without going too far, I'm probably the most enthusiastic, - maybe more than anyone. We will see what happens ... " , said the American president. "It's just a feeling. I am an intelligent person. I can feel it. And we will see. "
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Trump was likely made aware of the positive effects of chloroquine in the treatment of patients with Covid-19 through a message from billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk on his Twitter account. Enthused by the idea of a miracle treatment and above all immediately available thanks to a drug already
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