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Drug for coronavirus treatment via stem cells made in Iran: Scientist

by Godwin, N.I on March 28, 2020 in News

US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) (L) talks with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) during a rally with fellow Democrats before voting on H.R. 1, or the People Act, on the East Steps of the US Capitol on March 08, 2019 in Washington, DC. (AFP photo)

An Iranian scientist claims that a drug has been produced in Iran by using stem cells in order to treat the deadly new coronavirus.

There are some reports about potential treatments for COVID-19, including Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm -- most famous for its film and instant cameras -- who promotes a drug called Avigan, also known as favipiravir, and the use of common anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that is prescribed by US President Donald Trump. But, according to WHO, there is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) yet.