First British coronavirus victim begins groundbreaking trial of new treatment drug, Boris Johnson reveals – The Sun

March 20, 2020

THE first British coronavirus sufferer has begun a groundbreaking trial of a new treatment drug, Boris Johnson revealed yesterday.

The Prime Minister also declared trials into a new vaccine begin next month.

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Doctors will soon be able to ramp up crucial testing for Covid-19 to 250,000 a day, he added.

It emerged that Public Health England is currently examining a new, small pregnancy test-style procedure that could be a “game-changer”.

It can potentially tell people if they have had the disease — and are now immune to it.

That would be revolutionary, as it would mean millions can go back to work worry-free.

Mr Johnson said: “We are in negotiations today to buy a so-called antibody test as simple as a pregnancy test that could tell whether you have had the disease.

“It’s early days, but if it works as its proponents claim, we will buy literally hundreds of thousands of these kits as soon as practicable because obviously it has the potential to be a total game-changer.”

The Prime Minister's announcements comes after he and the Queen urged the UK to unite and behave responsibly to beat coronavirus within 12 weeks.

In a passionate plea, Boris Johnson said the bug can be “sent packing” if the public follow the strict new rules.

He urged the nation: Don’t go to the pub, work from home and wash your hands."

Her Majesty said: “I am certain we are up to the challenge. Our history has been forged by people and communities coming together to work as one."

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