The Sarawak Research and Development Council (Sarawak RDC) was established in 2017. Its function is to initiate, promote, co-ordinate and advance research and development in Sarawak
Monday, March 30, 2020
Restricted movement
We have been on Movement Control Order (MCO) since 18th March, 2020, to reduce the spread of Covid19. MCO has been extended till May 12th. We have postponed many of our activities. Stay at home, stay safe.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Invitro test of hydrochloroquine on Covid19
This study carried out in China showed effective inhibition of Covid19 replications in vitro.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41421-020-0156-0
Could this old drug be the treatment for Covid19?
An old malaria drug, used currently to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and malaria have been shown to inhibit Covid19 replications in vitro.
https://nypost.com/2020/03/19/old-malaria-drug-hydroxychloroquine-may-help-cure-coronavirus-study/
The rush is on, to test this further.
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