US to buy almost complete Corona means: Now the Federal government is responding

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TOP NEWS: Federal government defies the US: No shortage of Corona-medium-Remdesivir

The Federal government does not expect the Wholesale purchasing in the United States with a shortage of Corona-medium-Remdesivir. You have secured the drug at an early stage for the treatment of Corona patients, said a spokesman of the Ministry of health on Wednesday. Currently, there are sufficient reserves. With the expected approval of the drug for the European market is also the obligation for the manufacturer, "to a reasonable extent to liefern". You assume that the company will comply with this obligation.

The U.S. government has secured a large part of the to September is the targeted production amount of Remdesivir. According to the U.S. Department of health, the purchase of active ingredient, it was agreed doses for more than 500 000 treatments. This corresponds to 100 percent of the planned production amount for the month of July and 90 percent for August and September. Remdesivir is considered to be one of the most promising drugs for serious Corona symptoms. Reuters/Ulrich Perrey/dpa-POOL/Reuters The drug Remdesivir in Europe for the treatment of Covid-19-patient used to be.

Just last week, the European medicines recommended Agency EMA approval for the funds, subject to conditions in Europe. A decision by the EU Commission is expected this week. Remdesivir was originally developed for the treatment of Ebola, shown here is but a to little effect. It is not yet approved in any country in the world fully as a drug.

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