Zaia, we will give experimental drugs at home

(ANSA) - VENICE, MARCH 28 - Veneto, upon authorization by Aifa, will begin the administration of experimental drugs against Covid-19 (such as chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and anti-rheumatoids) directly at home early on. This was announced by the governor Luca Zaia. The aim is to "slow down the disease and avoid hospitalizations". "We have managed, through Aifa, to pass the protocol of experimentation of early drugs already at home - added Zaia - I imagine that we will start the next week". Zaia also confirmed the start of testing of the Japanese drug Avigan. The Istituto Superiore di Sanità has also authorized the Padova hospital to use the treated plasma of the infected patients in intensive care.