The anti-viral drug was used for treatment in China
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The anti-viral drug called Interferon Alfa-2B is produced in China, by a Cuban-Chinese joint venture ChangHeber. Considered one of the stars of the Cuban biotechnology boom, the drug has reportedly been effective in the treatment of HIV, human papilloma virus, Hepatitis B and C.
According to reports, this Cuban drug has proven effective in treatment of viruses that show characteristics similar to the novel coronavirus. While Ireland is considering bringing in Cuban drugs to combat COVID-19, Cuba has already sent its emergency contingent of doctors and nurses to fight the novel coronavirus in Italy.
The effectiveness of the interferon treatment on COVID-19 is yet to be scientifically proven.
Cuban Medical Brigades have deployed to dozens of countries around the world, providing life-saving personnel and products such as Interferon Alpha-2B Recombinant to battle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.