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Coronavirus Update: Ex-BARDA Chief: I Was Removed For Resisting Trump’s ‘Game Changer’ Drug

Furor Comes As Novartis Prepares Trial To Answer Data Doubts

 
• By Scrip Team

Former BARDA leader says science not politics has to lead COVID-19 decision making. Plus Bayer launches Canada partnership, Korea pools research efforts.

Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine might still be proven to help COVID-19 patients - but researchers want to see robust evidence

The newly departed head of the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) says he was forced out of his post after resisting moves to fast-track hydroxychloroquine for use against COVID-19.

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