06 March 2020 – Hospitals being clinical trials of antiviral Remdesivir

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Level of Jurisdiction: Special Administrative Region
Lead People/Agency: Hospital Authority Chief Manager (Clinical Effectiveness & Technology Management) Dr Linda Yu

Overview: Three public hospitals will start clinical trials of an antiviral drug, Remdesivir, for the treatment of COVID-19
Full details here: https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/03/20200306/20200306_175436_101.html?type=category&name=covid19&tl=t

Type of Justification: No justification given