No, it doesn’t.
There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that hydroxychloroquine is an effective treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malarial drug that has been used for many years to treat a range of conditions, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. It has been suggested that hydroxychloroquine may be effective in treating COVID-19, but the evidence to support this claim is limited and conflicting.
Several studies have been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19, but the results have been mixed. Some studies have suggested that hydroxychloroquine may have some benefits in treating COVID-19, while others have found no significant effect. In addition, some studies have raised concerns about potential risks associated with the use of hydroxychloroquine, such as heart rhythm disturbances.
The World Health Organization (WHO), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other health authorities have cautioned against the use of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19, except in the context of clinical trials or under strict medical supervision.
Resources on Does Hydroxychloroquine cure COVID-19?
From Science Based Medicine: Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19: Evidence can’t seem to kill it
From Skeptical Raptor: Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for coronavirus – UPDATED with new studies
From Retraction Watch: French hydroxychloroquine study has “major methodological shortcomings” and is “fully irresponsible,” says review, but is not being retracted
From the University of Basel: Basel study: Why lopinavir and hydroxychloroquine do not work on Covid-19
“Hydroxychloroquine in patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis.”
From Clinical Microbiology and Infection: Effect of hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin on the mortality of COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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