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ONTARIO, March 24 ― Canadian researchers launched a study yesterday into the use of a powerful anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the risks of pulmonary complications and death related to the new coronavirus. Several Covid-19 patients have had severe complications from a surge of activated immune...

Canadian researchers are studying the use of a powerful anti-inflammatory drug to reduce the risks of pulmonary complications and death related to Covid-19. — AFP pic

In a cytokine storm, the immune system overreacts and damages lung tissue, leading to acute respiratory distress and multi-organ failure. At a news conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced C$192 million in funding for vaccine development and production in Canada, as well as several partnerships with firms to accelerate clinical trials and the eventual production of a vaccine and treatments.

Tardif told public broadcaster Radio-Canada that he hopes to know if colchicine is effective in coronavirus patients within three months.

 

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