COVID-19 trial drug, Remdesivir proves effective for treatment of virus
According to the White House health advisor and top US infectious diseases expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, data collected from the Coronavirus drug trial with Remdesivir showed ‘quite good news’ and has set a new standard of care for COVID-19 patients.
Fauci said that the study led by the US National Institute of Health, showed that the drug shortens the time it takes for patients to recover by four days on average, and it is the first drug to pass such a strict test against the virus.“What it has proven is that a drug can block this virus.CNN reports that Dr. Mark Denison, a professor at Vanderbilt University whose laboratory first tested Remdesivir, said they were excited and optimistic that the drug will be effective.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sokoto records three COVID-19 deaths as cases reach 19 – Daily TrustGovernor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the death of three people as a result of the COVID-19 infection. According to the governor, all three victims had a history of other diseases such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. Daily Trust gathered that among the deceased was a police officer attached to …
Read more »
COVID-19: Medical expert claims solution to pandemic, begs NCDC for clinical trial - Daily Post NigeriaA renowned medical practitioner, Dr. Chidi Ezeihu has appealed to the Federal Government and the Nigerian Center for Disease Control, NCDC, to as a matter
Read more »
Experts warn against use of chloroquine, alcohol to treat COVID-19 – Daily TrustHealth experts have warned against the consumption of alcohol and chloroquine without medical prescription as a preventive step against contracting the dreaded coronavirus infection. Professor of Public Health, Olumuyiwa Odusanya, and Public Mental Health Expert, Dr. Bolanle Ola, both spoke at the first virtual public lecture of the Lagos State University (LASU) and clarified that …
Read more »
Nigerian govt clueless about COVID-19 - Afenifere - Daily Post NigeriaYoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Tuesday, lamented that the lockdown has not been effective in tackling the spread of COVID-19.
Read more »
Presidency makes clarification on reopening of schools as Buhari relaxes COVID-19 lockdown - Daily Post NigeriaThe Presidency on Tuesday made clarifications on school resumption following the gradual relaxation of the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari
Read more »
COVID-19: JIK donates products to Lagos government for disinfection of state - Daily Post NigeriaAs part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and efforts towards the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos State, Nigeria’s foremost
Read more »