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South Korea allows use of Gilead's remdesivir to treat Covid-19 patients

The South Korean government's fast-track import approval on Wednesday came after health authorities concluded that the drug could possibly help patients recover faster

Gene Campbell, 89, who contracted Covid-19 at Life Care Center of Kirkland in early March, sits in his son Todd's car as he leaves Swedish Medical Center Edmonds after spending six weeks in the hospital in Edmonds, Washington. Photo: Reuters

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Officials plan to soon hold discussions with Gilead to arrange the drug shipments.

BS Web Team Agencies

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 03 2020 | 8:48 PM IST

South Korea's Food and Drug Safety Ministry has allowed the use of Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug remdesivir in treatment of Covid-19 patients.

The ministry's fast-track import approval on Wednesday came after health authorities concluded that the drug could possibly help patients recover faster.

Officials plan to soon hold discussions with Gilead to arrange the drug shipments.

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Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown South Korea

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