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Europe approves antiviral remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19

03 July, 2020

The European Commission has authorised the use of the antiviral medication remdesivir (brand name Veklury) to treat COVID-19.

The drug has already been approved for emergency use in several countries outside Europe, including Japan and the United States.

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Europe approves antiviral remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19

03 July, 2020

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