DOST approves VCO trial for COVID-19 at PGH

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved clinical trials for virgin coconut oil (VCO) at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) involving 100 patients.

Half of the patients will receive VCO while the other half will not, to compare its effects on COVID-19.

DOST is also negotiating vaccine trials with institutions from China and Taiwan.

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