Hydroxychloroquine should be used as per guidelines: Govt

NITI Aayog member (health) and head of Covid-19 medical management empowered group, Dr VK Paul said the findings of studies conducted in India show “benefits of the drug outweigh risks if any” and therefore, the guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research for use of HCQ are “appropriate”. The govt reiterated HCQ will continue as prophylactic treatment.