This archive report was first published on 19 May 2020.
On May 19, 2020, President Donald Trump sparked widespread concern by announcing that he was taking Hydrochloroquine, a medication that has been met with skepticism by many scientists and doctors in the US.
According to the President, he had received approval from the White House Doctor to take the medication, which he described as a 'game-changer' in managing the Covid-19 virus.
However, this claim has raised eyebrows, as Hydrochloroquine is typically prescribed only to individuals who have tested positive for a bacterial infection, and the US has strict regulations in place to prevent the misuse of antibiotics.
During a media briefing at the White House, Trump told journalists that he had 'nothing to lose' by taking the medication, despite not having tested positive for Covid-19.
