WHO to test three possible new COVID-19 treatments

WHO HQ in Geneva, Switzerland

WHO HQ in Geneva, Switzerland Source: Getty Images

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It comes as a new vaccine initiative is launched for the Americas, and Chile rolls out its booster third shot program.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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