Governor Steve Sisolak has signed emergency regulations for two specific drugs which have been used to treat malaria and other illnesses but also shown promise in some patients in the battle against COVID-19.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, which also goes by the name brand Plaquenil, among others, are now restricted under the emergency declaration signed by Gov.
Sisolak, Tuesday.
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