An IverCare brand package containing a syringe of ivermectin — a drug used to kill worms and other parasites — intended for use in horses only, is shown Sept. 10, in Olympia, Wash. Utah health officials issued a warning Tuesday about using the drug for COVID-19 after a hospital treated a patient who suffered severe side effects. (Associated Press)
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah hospital recently treated a patient who ingested “large doses” of the anti-parasite drug ivermectin in an attempt to treat COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday in a statewide warning.
“The patient suffered serious health effects,” the Utah Department of Health said.
The news comes as Utah continues to confirm high rates of new coronavirus cases daily. On Tuesday, the state health department confirmed 1,326 additional cases, as well as 25 deaths….
