Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine as preventative measure

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday made a surprise announcement, saying he is taking hydroxychloroquine, despite experts having said the anti-malaria drug is not suitable for fighting the virus.

Trump made the remarks during a question-and-answer session with reporters as he met restaurant executives whose businesses are reeling from the impact of the virus.

It came as the death toll from COVID-19 in the country exceeded 90,000, with over 1.5 million confirmed cases, according to the data released by Johns Hopkins University.

"I'm taking hydroxychloroquine," Trump told reporters, noting that he has tested negative for the virus and shows no symptoms.

"I've been taking it for the last week and a half. A pill every day," Trump added. 

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