evidence: Hu — who is close with China’s leaders — made his comment after Trump announced Monday that he’s been taking the antimalaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventive measure despite warnings from the Food and Drug Administration that it could be dangerous or even lethal. [...] "First, let me emphasize strongly that any use of hydroxychloroquine has to be in consultation with your doctor — you have to have a prescription," she said. "That’s the way it must be done. [...] And the FDA has cautioned against the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment outside of hospitals or clinical trials due to the potential risk of heart problems.