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It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] (see: [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]]). Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>

It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] (see: [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]]). Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>

[[China]], [[South Korea]], and [[India]] all use hydroxychloroquine to successful combat the effects of [[COVID-19]].

[[China]], [[South Korea]], and [[India]] all use hydroxychloroquine to successfully combat the effects of [[COVID-19]]. Italy reversed interference with its use for treating [[COVID-19]] there, and approved its use with this statement: ""The continuing uncertainty about the therapeutic efficacy of hydroxychloroquine, declared by Aifa to justify its continued evaluation, evaluation in randomized clinical trials -  is not a sufficient legal reason to justify the unreasonable suspension of its use on the Italian territory by treating physicians."<ref>http://www.francesoir.fr/politique-monde/italy-council-state-says-yes-hydroxychloroquine-treatment-covid-19</ref>

[[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trump]]ers in government and hospitals block early use of this medication, and instead either withhold it from patients entirely or delay it until the end stage of the patient's life when medications are least effective.  Other governments (such as Texas) initially permitted it only with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, which delayed patients' access to the medication when it is most effective: early in the progression of the disease, or as a prophylactic.

[[Opposition to Donald Trump|Never-Trump]]ers in government and hospitals block early use of this medication, and instead either withhold it from patients entirely or delay it until the end stage of the patient's life when medications are least effective.  Other governments (such as Texas) initially permitted it only with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, which delayed patients' access to the medication when it is most effective: early in the progression of the disease, or as a prophylactic.