European Commission secures EU access to Remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19

Published on July 28, 2020

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Jul 2020 Yesterday, the European Commission has signed a contract with the pharmaceutical company Gilead to secure treatment doses of Veklury, the brand name for Remdesivir.

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Coronavirus global response: 45 EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights deliver over 1,000 tonnes of medical aid

July 29, 2020
Following a new EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight to South Sudan today carrying 41 tonnes of supplies, the Commission has now coordinated and financed the delivery of over 1,100 tons of medical equipment to critical areas in Africa, Asia and the Americas.The 45 Air Bridge flights have also transported 1,475 medical and humanitarian staff since its launch on 8 May 2020.To this day, 15 countries hav