Watch also in iWant or TFC.tv A total of 200 COVID-19 patients stand to benefit from 2,000 vials of antiviral drug remdesivir purchased by the city of Manila, Mayor Isko Moreno said Friday.
He added: "Una libre po. Katulad ng ating test swabbing, pinakamahal po 'yan, libre din 'yan. Serology testing libre po 'yun, itong lahat libre lalo na't napakamahal." A large clinical trial, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, found that the drug modestly shortened recovery time by 4 days, on average, but did not reduce fatalities.
Based on recent news, Remdesivir's efficacy is in question.
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