Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “COVID-19 treatments: Ivermectin shows promise for poorer nations” – below is their description.
As vaccination programmes in the developing world lag behind richer nations’ efforts, a drug called ivermectin, commonly used for treating skin conditions and parasites in livestock, has shown some promise.
While data is still emerging about its effectiveness for COVID-19 patients, early trials across the developing world suggest that it may be useful.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London, the UK.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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