Coronavirus drug trial starts in hospitals around the country

Kirsten Lawson
Updated April 21 2020 - 7:40pm, first published 4:30pm
Doherty director Sharon Lewin: Both drugs act against the virus in the test tube. Picture: Supplied
Doherty director Sharon Lewin: Both drugs act against the virus in the test tube. Picture: Supplied

Coronavirus patients at hospitals around the country, including Canberra, will be given the chance to receive two potential treatment drugs - HIV drug Kaletra and hydroxychloroquine - in a large-scale trial starting immediately.

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Kirsten Lawson

Kirsten Lawson

Political reporter

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