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Matt Hancock announces new anti-viral drug trial

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new trial of an anti-viral drug, remdesivir, for selected NHS patients. The trial has heralded some "promising results" as early data suggests the drug can shorten recovery times by "around four days". .