Man dies after ingesting chloroquine in an attempt to prevent coronavirus

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The man and his wife thought the ingredient, used to treat sick fish, could prevent the disease.

By Erika Edwards and Vaughn Hillyard

An Arizona man has died after ingesting chloroquine phosphate — believing it would protect him from becoming infected with the coronavirus. The man's wife also ingested the substance and is under critical care.

The toxic ingredient they consumed was not the medication form of chloroquine, used to treat malaria in humans. Instead, it was an ingredient listed on a parasite treatment for fish.

The man's wife told NBC News she'd watched televised briefings during which President Trump talked about the potential benefits of chloroquine. Even though no drugs are approved to prevent or treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, some early research suggests it may be useful as a therapy.

"We were afraid of getting sick."

The name "chloroquine" resonated with the man's wife, who asked that her name not be used to protect the family's privacy. She'd used it previously to treat her koi fish.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/man-dies-after-ingesting-chloroquine-attempt-prevent-coronavirus-n1167166 via

https://www.joemygod.com/2020/03/arizona-wife-confirms-she-and-late-husband-drank-fish-tank-cleaner-after-watching-trumps-virus-briefing/

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That thing is getting people killed all over the place.

[tanyev]

1. So they did this without having any reason to think they were infected?

[Fullduplexxx]

2. Freeeeeeeeedumb

[Goonch]

3. Desperate people do desperate things

and they desperately need to stop listening to Trump!