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As states reopen, Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine

More states are lifting restrictions put in place to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Meanwhile, President Trump announced Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine, a drug unproven as a treatment for COVID-19. The disease's national death toll is nearing 90,000, and the World Health Organization is facing global scrutiny about its initial response to the pandemic. John Yang reports.

As states reopen, Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine

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  • May 16, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    May 16, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

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