ICMR recommends use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the use of hydroxy-chloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 for high-risk cases amid increasing cases of coronavirus outbreak in India which has claimed 7 lives and 415 confirmed cases.
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The ICMR National Task Force said only high risk cases can be placed under chemoprophylaxis with hydroxy-chloroquine:
- The Asymptomatic Health care workers involved in the care of suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19)
- Asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory confirmed cases.
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