President of the United States Donald trump confirmed that the government bought 90% of the world’s reserves domestically produced drugs Remdesevir, which is used in the treatment COVID-19. He said this speaking at the White house.
“My administration is booked 90% of the world’s supply of the drug, which has a big impact on the treatment of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2”, – with reference to the source RIA Novosti reported.
In early July, the British newspaper Evening Standard reported that the U.S. bought the entire global stock of antiviral drug Remdesevir. Then, according to TASS, who has stated that they check this information. Program Director emergency Michael Ryan commenting on the position of the organization said that “everyone should have access to the necessary treatment that can save lives.”
Remdesevir was created to combat Ebola, but not managed to prove its effectiveness. He later proved to be effective in the treatment of infections SARS and MERS. Clinical trials of the antiviral drug showed that the drug reduces the period of recovery of seriously ill COVID-19. In may, the United States approved this drug in the treatment of coronavirus.
