Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara in vitro klorokuin sangat efektif dalam menghambat virus SARS-CoV. Penelitian lebih lanjut masih perlu dilakukan khususnya dengan menggunakan pasien yang memang terinfeksi oleh COVID-19.
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