UMC using hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The first Las Vegas area hospital has started using hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

13 Action News Anchor Tricia Kean reports UMC is prescribing the drug to high-risk patients who test positive for COVID-19 but don't require immediate hospitalization. Watch in the player above.

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