DETROIT – Study into hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the coronavirus (COVID-19) has constantly evolved throughout the pandemic, and now, researchers are studying whether the drug can prevent the infection from developing in someone who was exposed to the virus. RECENTLY: New COVID-19 studies raise flags, under auditPreviously published studies have primarily focused on using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 after someone had already developed the infection, and to date, they have not been conclusive regarding benefit. A new study moved up the process and examined whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent an infection after someone is exposed. ResultsIn the end, there was no significant difference in the number of COVID-19 infections after exposure, and it was concluded that hydroxychloroquine was not found to have a benefit in preventing the development of COVID-19 after exposure. Henry Ford Hospital is still enrolling for the WHIP COVID-19 study of front line workers.

Can hydroxychloroquine prevent infection after exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19)? Published: June 4, 2020, 4:28 pmStudy into hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the coronavirus (COVID-19) has constantly evolved throughout the pandemic, and now, researchers are studying whether the drug can prevent the infection from developing in someone who was exposed to the virus.