At least 150 Filipino patients are taking part in the World Health Organization's solidarity trial, joining the global effort to find a cure for the deadly coronavirus disease.
– At least 150 Filipino patients are taking part in the World Health Organization's solidarity trial, joining the global effort to find a cure for the deadly coronavirus disease.
[Translation: We are only in the fourth week of recruitment so we have not reached 500 yet, we have about 150 involved in the trial because not everyone who qualifies can participate, some have contraindications so they are excluded from the trial.] Based on clinical trial protocols, patients included in the study must be at least 18 years old, be probable or confirmed COVID-19 cases, and give their informed consent.
“Meron nang nag-recover, meron din namang namatay, so we cannot give any conclusion at this time,” Alejandria said."Merong independent committee that looks at the results, kung may makita na silang, 'ito, mukhang effective na,' then pwedeng i-announce na 'yon."
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