Health ministry advises doctors to curtail use of malaria medications amid renewed concerns of side-effects; Nicosia and Jerusalem had bought 5 tons of drug from India

Move comes after study indicates use of the arthritis and malaria medication on COVID-19 patients could increase their chances of dying

Researchers estimate death rate slightly higher among those taking hydroxychloroquine; separate study on remdesivir suggests benefit in treating COVID-19

'It's good for him,' says Dr. Zelenko, as president rejects widespread criticism and concern that misuse of hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19 could cause fatal side effects

President says drug recommended to him by NY doctor, apparently Vladimir 'Zev' Zelenko, who claims he's treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients. FDA has warned of fatal side effects

Rick Bright, calling for science-based national coordinated response, alleges he was fired for warning administration about pandemic; Trump says immunologist is a 'disgruntled guy'

Hydroxychloroquine, touted by US president as effective COVID-19 treatment, doesn't affect odds of patients dying or requiring artificial ventilation in Columbia University study

Rick Bright says he was ousted from government team for resisting pressure to introduce malaria drug for widespread COVID-19 treatment

Jerome Corsi says Justice Department investigating his communications with Jewish doctor who touted hydroxychloroquine after he accidentally messaged federal prosecutor

Some doctors want to start administering remdesivir -- touted by Fauci -- immediately, but others are more cautious