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First drug designed specifically to tackle Covid-19 approved in UK

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Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing The first treatment using man-made antibodies to prevent and fight coronavirus has been approved in the UK by medicine regulators.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said approval of the first drug designed specifically for Covid-19 in the country is "fantastic news".

He added that he hoped it could be rolled out for patients on the NHS "as soon as possible". The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said Ronapreve may be used to prevent infection, treat symptoms of acute Covid-19 infection and can reduce the likelihood of being admitted to hospital due to the virus. READ MORE: Harrowing photos a domestic abuse survivor wants every woman to see

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