Don’t use Gilead’s remdesivir in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, WHO says
London, UKReuters Gilead’s remdesivir should not be used for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence the drug improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation, a World Health Organization panel said on Friday. “The…panel found a lack of evidence that remdesivir improved outcomes that matter to […]
WHO is investigating reports of recovered COVID patients testing positive again
Geneva, SwitzerlandReuters The World Health Organization said on Saturday that it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease while being considered for discharge. South Korean officials on Friday reported 91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again. Jeong Eun-kyeong, director […]