A treatment needs to be safe and effective. So far the studies are unclear about the effectiveness, and also unclear about the safety. The retraction of one study doesn't mean it becomes safe or effective overnight.

And despite what people are saying, there are some nasty side effects for people with cardiovascular issues.

It's worth noting that infants have died with accidental exposure.

https://www.pdr.net/drug-summary/Plaquenil-hydroxychloroquin...