Madagascar drink can’t cure coronavirus but can reduce cough

The minister said the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development  had shared its final report on the evaluation of the COVID Organics from Madagascar.

He said, “The initial report had shown that its main ingredient is the same as Artemisia anua.

“While the preparation at high dose showed activity in reducing the frequency of cough, it did not show any evidence that it has real curative properties against COVID-19.”

On his part, the chairman of the task force, Boss Mustapha, attributed the recent postponement of its briefing to the need for reassessment after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who is a member tested positive.

Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the PTF might consider relying more on technology in order to minimise the risks associated with physical contacts.

On aviation, the SGF asked regulators to engage stakeholders on the resumption of international flights.

He said, “The Aviation sector has been working assiduously to develop the protocols for the resumption of international air services.”

The National Coordinator of the task force, Dr Sani Aliyu, said the PTF would next week issue a fresh advisory to guide Nigerians on how to mark this year’s Eid-El-Kabir slated to come up on July 31. Punch