MANILA, Philippines — Attending physicians of former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada have refused to give him ivermectin to treat his previous COVID-19 infection, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada said Monday.
The younger Estrada said he consulted the doctors of his father regarding ivermectin after hearing anecdotal reports that it helped improve the condition of some COVID-19 patients.
“So I consulted the doctor of my dad about ivermectin. And the doctor said, I will not give ivermectin for your dad because that is only for animals,” he said in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel.
“I really have to follow the doctor’s advice. Sila yung dalubhasa …
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