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posted ago by Skibumin ago by Skibumin +25 / -0

What is the chance that the virus adapts to the malaria medicine that is currently the miracle cure for it?

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jgardner 8 points ago +8 / -0

Practically none. The reason why hydroxychloroquine was tried in the first place is because it is generally effective against all types of coronavirus, including SARS, MERS, and HIV.

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residue69 0 points ago +1 / -1

HPV and HSV too. HCQ and other zinc ionophores help zinc enter cells and disrupt viral replication.