FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir to treat COVID-19
Thursday, October 22, 2020
The US Food and Drug Administration approved remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus infection, the drug's maker, Gilead Sciences, said Thursday. The drug, sold under the brand name Veklury, has been used under emergency use authorization.
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