Combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine is effective in COVID-19 treatment, according to expert

The combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of COVID-19 proved to be effective, Yu Yanhong, an official of the National Health Commission, said Thursday at a video conference.

The method can quickly improve the condition of patients with mild symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, weakness and lack of appetite, and reduce the length of hospital stay, said Yu, who is also the deputy director of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Experts also find that the combination can help prevent the development of mild symptoms in serious and critical conditions, which reduces the mortality rate of the disease, the official said.

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