Philippines clinical trials for Japanese anti-flu drug Avigan has began

Clinical trials for the Japanese anti flu drug Avigan as a treatment for COVID-19 has started in the Philippines

The nine month trial for japanese anti flu drug Avigan has started and will have around 100 Filipino participants Source: KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images

The Department of Health says tha trials will last for nine months

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100 patients will take part in the research

The Philippines is communicating with several agencies, companies in relation to possible COVID-19 vaccine including Covax Facility, Russia and China

A curfew from 8pm to 5am will be implemented under Metro Manila's  General Community Quarantine

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