Ivermectin 'Safe' and 'Effective' for Treating Omicron: Japanese Company https://m.theepochtimes.com/ivermectin-safe-and-effective-for-treating-omicron-japanese-company_4246848.html?utm_source=newsnoe&utm_campaign=breaking-2022-01-31-2&utm_medium=email2&est=19bAphJRTqID9b%2BAyp6rf51Rge126JEnBveI8a3NOn2Z4Pta50fJeNLnQlaX4w%3D%3D Ivermectin 'Safe' and 'Effective' for Treating Omicron: Japanese Company A Japanese conglomerate has found that the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is effective and safe for the treatment of the coronavirus Omicron variant, according to a phase III clinical trial. Kowa Co. Ltd., a conglomerate with interests in trading, hospitality, and electronics, along with health and medical applications, issued a press release ( pdf ) on Jan. 31 stating that ivermectin has been found to be effective against Omicron. Kowa representatives didn't respond to a request for comment by press time. T...