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Thursday 3 December 2020
Scientific studies have shown hydroxychloroquine can do more harm than good when used to treat symptoms of Covid-19.
A widely shared Facebook post incorrectly claims that medications which ‘cure’ the virus have been banned in Ireland.
The now-retracted study found that hydroxychloroquine showed no benefit against the coronavirus – and even increased the risk of dying in hospital.
The drug is not approved for use against Covid-19 in the US or here.
It has not been proven the anti-malaria drug is effective at preventing or helping to treat Covid-19.
In one study, adverse effects were more common in patients who received hydroxychloroquine.
Chloroquine has been used for decades to prevent people catching malaria.
The president said he had “a feeling” about the drug, while Dr Anthony Fauci cautioned it was unproven.
THIS YEAR HAS given us a lot of unexpected things, but one of the bigger cultural changes of 2020 has been the wide-scale move to working from home.
Writing in TheJournal.ie today, Arlene Vithaldas of the UCC Academy argues that it’s time for society to change its view of a workplace that includes commuting to offices.
Some people have found that working from home has given them more time, because they don’t have to commute both ways or end up getting stuck in the office after hours.
However, others miss the collaborative nature and social aspect of being in the office, as well as the chance to regularly be in urban centres where offices tend to be located.
Today we’re asking: Do you enjoy working remotely?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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