The demand in Mexico is so high that pharmacists now require written prescriptions that state the medicine is for patients with conditions for which hydroxychloroquine is normally used.
Lynley Price
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Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?
Plasma infusions were used most famously during the 1918 flu pandemic.
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To keep seniors safe at home, Medicare expands telemedicine
The policy change was set in motion under the Trump administration’s emergency declarations.
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U.S. hospitals fear shortage of ventilators for virus patients
An estimated 960,000 coronavirus patients will need ventilators, but the Society of Critical Care Medicine says the the nation has only about 200,000 machines.
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Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer
The founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania says the disinfectant will be first sent to charitable groups at no cost.
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Ex-California Rep. Duncan Hunter gets 11 months in prison
A judge ruled that Hunter was not eligible for home confinement given the amount of money he misspent.
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U.S. commander paints grim picture of U.S.-Taliban peace deal
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie says he has no confidence the group will honor its pledge.
Posted inNation & World
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
The 67-year-old, who has already served as president for over 20 years, could stay in office until 2036.
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Senate energy bill falls apart amid dispute over coolants
Some legislators say a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons, a major contributor to global warming, would add new federal rules on top of current state rules.
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Trump to skip annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, blames Pelosi
The president will instead celebrate with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.