Public health

“The first vaccine trial has begun, just 60 days after the genetic sequence of the coronavirus was shared. This is an incredible achievement,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

“We're going to defeat the invisible enemy,” the politician said, adding that the unfolding crisis made him a “war-time president.”

According to Zhang Xinmin, the anti-flu drug Favipiravir (also known as Avigan) has shown its clinical efficacy.

“In June, we plan to present one or two variants that will show the best results,” the head of laboratory said.

“We recommend paracetamol, not ibuprofen for self-medicating,” Christian Lindmeier said.

According to a joint statement released by the press service of US administration, in addition to people’s health, efforts will be aimed at supporting jobs, trade and investment.

If further research is successful, it may be available for widespread use within 12–18 months.

At the same time, American President noted that changes had been made in the CDC system, and the situation would improve in the near future.

This was stated by Mi Feng, a spokesperson for the National Health Commission.

According to Li Lanjuan, the increase in the number of new cases can stop by the end of March if the authorities continue to take serious measures to combat the disease.

According to Zhong Nanshan, it will continue until at least June of this year.