Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Are chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine game changers? Some doctors are cautious

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Basically everyone wants to see a treatment available for the novel coronavirus.

Yes, both chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are being looked at for their potential, but in today's Doctor's Note, Dr. Alok Patel explains a new study that led to some deaths in patients being treated with the drug.

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Dr. Patel explains in the video above why the medical community is being very cautious before declaring it the "game-changer" to help treat COVID-19 patients.

Get the latest news, information and videos about the novel coronavirus pandemic here and take a look at all of the Doctor's Note segments from Dr. Alok Patel here

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