The scientific debate on hydroxychloroquine as a remedy for Covid-19 is raging in France. "The trial must be carried out in a comparative manner," argued Thursday on Europe 1 Arnaud Fontanet, epidemiologist at the Pasteur Institute and member of the scientific council Covid-19 who advises the executive on the epidemic.

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The question of a possible remedy for Covid-19 has divided the medical profession in recent days. One possibility, hydroxychloroquine is currently being tested in 33 hospitals in France. "The trial must be carried out in a comparative manner," argued Thursday on Europe 1 Arnaud Fontanet, epidemiologist at the Pasteur Institute and member of the scientific council Covid-19 who advises the executive on the epidemic. "These are the trials that are underway."

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