Eli Lilly starts human study of potential COVID-19 treatment

Eli Lilly and Co said on Monday patients have been dosed to test its potential antibody treatment designed to fight COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus.

Exclusive: Russia to roll out its first approved COVID-19 drug next week

Russia will start giving its first drug approved to treat COVID-19 to patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it hopes will ease strains on the health system and speed a return to normal economic life.

Russia's PM says 'grounds for cautious optimism' in coronavirus fight

There are grounds for cautious optimism in Russia about the country's coronavirus outbreak, where the situation remains stable, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday.