Pharma giant says will soon seek authorization for the medication's use; if cleared, would be 1st pill shown to treat those infected with virus, a potentially major advance
UN organization claims the medicine, which has received approval as a coronavirus treatment from several health agencies, has 'no important effect' on improving survival chances
6-month trial finds drug used to treat Trump, listed as standard care in US, had 'little or no effect' on if patients die within a month or whether hospitalized patients recovered
US president gets anti-viral after earlier receiving experimental treatment; tweets from medical facility that it is 'going well, I think'; campaign manager tests positive
Top health official also announces development of cheaper version of remdesivir and favipiravir, which are believed to be helpful in treating some serious COVID-19 cases
Just as treatment wows some Israeli doctors, country’s stocks are dwindling; at least two hospitals can't get it; in Haifa, a patient in serious condition has his supply halted
Ironically, attempts to fast-track research on COVID-19 drugs have led to a slew of low-quality studies that add to confusion. And statements by politicians aren't helping either
Bloc's health chief calls approval of drug, which studies have shown can reduce hospital stays for COVID-19 patients, 'an important step forward in the fight against this virus'
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