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by jaclaz 2287 days ago
Any reference about the W.H.O. "not suggesting"?

I understand how the matter is ever-evolving but EMA published this 3 days ago:

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ema-gives-advice-use-non-s...

>There is currently no scientific evidence establishing a link between ibuprofen and worsening of COVID‑19. EMA is monitoring the situation closely and will review any new information that becomes available on this issue in the context of the pandemic.

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Everything started by this paper published by The Lancet: https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2213-2600%2820...

It's not yet confirmed, more research is needed.

By now WHO has changed it's mind about not recommending and seems to be neutral. Here's the story: https://www.sciencealert.com/who-recommends-to-avoid-taking-... . Still, the probability that there is link between ibuprofen and corona is as high as not having the link..