COVID-19: India eases malaria drug export ban after Trump threat

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India eases malaria drug export ban after Trump threat

The Indian foreign ministry swiftly backtracked and on Tuesday said it would now license the export of the drug and paracetamol - exports of which were restricted in March -"in appropriate quantities to all our neighbouring countries who are dependent on our capabilities".

Trump has strongly touted hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment although many scientists are urging caution until larger trials show whether it is safe and effective.

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