Friday, October 23, 2020

Remdesivir approved

https://www.jwatch.org/fw117155/2020/10/22/covid-19-remdesivir-approved-close-contact-redefined?query=pfwTOC&jwd=000013567342&jspc=P

Remdesivir approved: The FDA on Thursday officially approved remdesivir (Veklury) to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized patients aged 12 years and older who weigh at least 40 kg. It is the first treatment to be FDA-approved for COVID-19. Previously, the drug was available under an emergency use authorization.