Wicklow TD Simon Harris announced the move and allocated 2.4 million euro in funding to recruit patients.
The World Health Organisation Solidarity Trial has recruited over 5,000 patients to date, in over 400 hospitals, across 35 countries.
Another 100 countries are waiting on approval to participate.
Coronavirus Cases In Ireland Rise To 25,531 With 1,741 Deaths
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 25,527 with 699 cases in County Wicklow.
Wexford County Council Launch Public Consultation On Proposed New Road To Rosslare Harbour
Wexford County Council is starting a public consultation process on the proposed new N11/N25 road from Oylegate to Rosslare Harbour.
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Kildare Shooting In 2018
50-year-old Clive Staunton was killed outside his home in Leixlip on November 15th, 2018.
Pubs Breaching Covid Rules Will Face Sanctions
The government says it will be keeping the date for the full reopening of pubs under constant review over the next 2 weeks.
Cervical Cancer Screening Services Resume Services
Cervical cancer screening services have resumed after being suspended since March due to Covid-19.
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