Avoid taking ibuprofen for Covid-19 symptoms: WHO

Wed, Mar 18, 2020 - 8:07 AM

The World Health Organization recommended on Tuesday that people suffering Covid-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus.

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[GENEVA] The World Health Organization recommended on Tuesday that people suffering Covid-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus.

The warning by French Health Minister Olivier Veran followed a recent...

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