Can alcohol or hydroxychloroquine be a solution for the coronavirus?

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), once SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) – the virus that causes COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) – has already entered the body, drinking alcohol or spraying it on your body it cannot kill it. In fact, spraying alcohol can be harmful to your body and mucus membranes (eyes and mouth) including your clothes.

However, hand sanitizers, with at least 60% isopropyl alcohol content, can help kill the Coronavirus if used on the hands and on surfaces. Again, it is not meant for drinking internally.

Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are very closely related and used to treat malaria and rheumatology conditions respectively. Usually, any form of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, along with azithromycin are said to be safe so long as they are given for a specific condition in a controlled manner. 

In China and France, small studies provided some indications of the possible benefits of chloroquine phosphate against pneumonia caused by COVID-19 but need confirmation through randomized trials. However, there is no medical or scientific evidence that proves hydroxychloroquine is indeed the answer to the COVID-19 infection. 

Please do not take these medicines to prevent or treat COVID19 infections without consulting your doctor as they have several side effects. Self-medication can be very dangerous.

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