Egypt approves emergency use of AstraZeneca’s ‘Evusheld’ pill

Egypt approves emergency use of AstraZeneca’s ‘Evusheld’ pill
AFP
Sunday 16 January 2022 - 21:42

AstraZeneca said on Sunday the Egyptian Drug Authority has granted an emergency use authorization of AstraZeneca’s ‘Evusheld’ pill.

AstraZeneca said that the first doses of the drug are expected to become available in Egypt in the coming weeks.

Recent clinical trials showed Evusheld recipients at increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection saw a 77% reduced risk of developing COVID-19.

Several countries have granted its authorization, including France and the US.

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