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• The clinical study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Virazole + SOC in hospitalized patients aged ≥18yrs. with respiratory distress due to COVID-19
• The clinical study has been approved by Health Canada and is expected to initiate within the next few weeks. The company is working with multiple health authorities including the US FDA regarding additional studies to assess Virazole as a treatment for COVID-19 infection
• Virazole (ribavirin for inhalation solution- USP) aerosol is indicated only for lower respiratory tract infection due to RSV. The Bausch Foundation is working with health authorities in Italy to make Virazole for inhalation available free of charge in compassionate use in hospitals

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