Research

Patients and healthcare professionals are encouraged to report suspected side effects from hydroxychloroquine via the Yellow Card COVID-19 reporting site.

The drug is inexpensive, on the shelf, and can be used immediately to save lives worldwide.

Evidence suggests that alcohol-based hand-rubs with an alcohol content of more than 70% are most effective. 

Up to 300,000 participants will take part over the 12 months, forming a representative sample of the UK.