FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.
Updated at 12:42 p.m. ET
The Food and Drug Administration is trying to clear the way to expand the types of medicines or treatments available during the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump said Thursday.
Early trials have begun for a prospective coronavirus vaccine, and the FDA also is working to permit patients to have access to medicines approved for use in other countries or for other uses.
FDA Commissioner Steven Hahn stressed that the agency is moving as quickly as it can while still following protocol to ensure safety standards are met.
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