COVID-19

Vaccines in development for COVID-19

 

Over 500 clinical studies are now registered with clinicaltrials.gov to investigate a range of therapeutic approaches to COVID-19 infection. The list includes over 70 novel vaccines at various stages of development. The following is a summary of the strategies for vaccines currently in development.

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COVID-19 – FDA approves hydroxychloroquine amid controversy

 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized hydroxychloroquine for emergency use for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection. Efficacy of the drug for COVID-19 is supported by anecdotal evidence and Donald Trump, but the approval is considered controversial. Novartis/Sandoz has donated 30 million doses and Bayer has donated 1 million tablets of chloroquine phosphate. Read More