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  • Hydroxychloroquine and a related drug, chloroquine, are currently under evaluation in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. Also, there are few results suggested that Hydroxychloroquine is effective against COVID-19. Three pharma giants Novartis, Mylan and Teva Pharma announced that they will donate millions of doses of hydroxychloroquine to support the global COVID-19 pandemic response.

  • The Government has made amendments in the export policy and restricted export of specified APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and formulations made from 13 APIs for safety purpose due to COVID-19 outbreak in India. A notification issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Commerce and Industry says that the restrictions will come into immediate effect and until further orders.

  • Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi, will leverage previous development work for a SARS vaccine which may unlock a fast path forward for developing a COVID-19 vaccine. Sanofi will collaborate with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, expanding the company’s long-standing partnership with BARDA.

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