A top Senate Democrat is demanding information from the Trump administration on efforts to distribute an anti-malarial drug to help states fight the coronavirus before it was rigorously vetted as a potential treatment.
The Trump administration decides against issuing further formal, detailed guidance for states and business owners on reopeningTrump, Pence and the first lady are scheduled to deliver remarks at the White House National Day of Prayer Service in the Rose Garden
President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, in the Oval Office of the White House, May 6, 2020, in Washington. Throughout March and April, President Trump and top administration officials touted the potential benefits of the anti-malarial drug, prompting a surge in demand for the drug. Some Republican and Democratic governors across the country also promoted its potential efficacy in treating COVID-19, despite a lack of clear scientific evidence.
The Washington Democrat isn't alone in raising concerns, Dr. Rick Bright, a former senior health official in the administration, alleged in a new complaint that he was removed from his post at the agency responsible for vaccine development after resisting efforts from political leaders at HHS to promote hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment.Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks about protecting seniors, in the East Room of the White House, April 30, 2020, in Washington.
A task force official defended the decision to ABC News, saying that"overly specific instructions" beyond the already-issued guidelines on a phased reopening would be unhelpful and noting that the onus is on the states to make case-by-case decisions as best for their community.
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