PHILIPPINES BEGIN CLINICAL TRIALS OF THE JAPANESE ANTI-FLU DRUG AVIGAN TO TREAT COVID-19

Highlights –

• Philippines begin clinical trials of the Japanese anti-flu drug Avigan to treat COVID-19.
• The trial is set for a period of 90 days at present.
• The clinical trials will be held in just four hospitals in Metro Manila at present.
• Avigan is an antiviral drug manufactured by a subsidiary of Fujifilm Holdings Corp.

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