The announcement comes as Japan, where Favipiravir is produced, said it will provide the drug to some countries for free.
Russia is set to test the antiviral drug Favipiravir as a treatment for COVID-19 following"excellent results" in China. The first batch of the drug is expected to arrive in a week, the state-run Tass news agency reported Tuesday.
"The drug is to be considered for use only when there is an outbreak of novel or re-emerging influenza virus infections in which other influenza antiviral drugs are either not effective or insufficiently effective, and the Japanese government decides to use the drug as a countermeasure against such influenza viruses," a statement from Fujifilm said.China began testing Favipiravir as a potential coronavirus treatment in February.
In Russia, Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive officer of the Direct Investment Fund—the nation's sovereign wealth fund—said the government was working with ChemRar Group to invest in Favipiravir. at the end of March, the Trump administration is pushing for the Food and Drugs Administration to grant emergency authorization for its use. An FDA spokesperson toldthey could not comment on whether the agency would issue an emergency use authorization for the drug.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advice on Using Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19
Practice safe removal of face coverings by not touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands immediately after removing the covering.Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
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