Coronavirus Notebook: China Generic Antiviral Filed For Emergency Approval

Confirmed Infections Surpass 20,000

 
• By Brian Yang

China is tightening oversight over suspected coronavirus cases, allowing hospitals to quarantine patients upon their first visit as confirmed infections surpass 20,000. Domestic firm Ascletis has meanwhile filed for the emergency approval of its generic version of AbbVie's Norvir (ritonavir) and a novel combo therapy.

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