Despite some studies suggesting that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is ineffective and harmful many countries continue to use the anti-malaria drug as a preventive medication for COVID-19. US President Donald Trump and many scientists around the world still believe that hydroxychloroquine could be a potential cure for COVID-19 disease. Trump even revealed in a media briefing recently that he is taking the drug as a preventive measure against COVID-19 infection. On Saturday the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) also issued revised guidelines for use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for a group of asymptomatic people especially for those who are