The White House Director of Strategic Communications has confirmed that US President Donald Trump was prescribed hydroxychloroquine and has been consuming the anti-malarial drug for a week and a half.

White House confirms Trump is taking anti-malarial drug to ward off COVID-19

A malaria drug widely touted as a potential cure for COVID-19 showed no benefit against the disease over standard care -- and was in fact associated with more deaths, the biggest study of its kind showed Tuesday.

No benefit, higher death rate for malaria drug in coronavirus study

Swiss drug maker Novartis to carry out 3-phase test of Hydrochloroquine on 440 patients. US President has endorsed HCQ without the definitive proof.

Swiss drug maker to carry out 3-phase test of Hydrochloroquine on 440 patients