TOKYO -- As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, wreaking havoc on the global economy, drugmakers around the world are searching for treatments and vaccines to stop the disease in its tracks.
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From Avigan to remdesivir, hopes run high for coronavirus drugs
Scientists warn even repurposed medications will take time to show efficacy
Clinical trials to test the effectiveness of Avigan, made by Fujifilm of Japan, against the new coronavirus, will begin next week, the company says. © Reuters
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