The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has halted its clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine, saying that while there are no ill side effects, the anti-Malaria drug provides no benefit to COVID-19 patients.”A data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) met late Friday and determined that while there was no harm, the study drug was very unlikely to be beneficial to…
A trial has begun to test if plasma rich in antibodies from the blood of those who have recovered from COVID-19 could be the key to fighting the virus.Blood is taken from a volunteer’s arm and then returned to the body once the liquid, known as convalescent plasma, has been removed. If it proves successful,…
ImageSenator Patrick J. Toomey, Republican of Pennsyvlania, indicated that he was open to calling witnesses.Credit…Erin Schaff/The New York TimesAdd another name to the list of Republicans toying with calling witnesses at President Trump’s impeachment trial.At a private luncheon of Republican senators on Monday, Senator Patrick J. Toomey of Pennsylvania, indicated to colleagues that he was…
