Duterte: PH ready for Japan drug trial
President Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines is willing to participate in clinical trials of Avigan, a Japanese anti-viral drug, for potential treatment of COVID-19.
During an ASEAN Plus Three Summit, Duterte expressed confidence in scientists and experts finding a vaccine or treatment soon.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles reiterated that 50 countries are interested in studying Avigan further, including the Philippines.
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