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

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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

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


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By Shirley Escalante

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


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


 

Highlights

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

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