WORLDJapan’s Takeda Starts Work on Coronavirus DrugSavePrintFollowing the outbreak of the coronavirus in Japan, a woman wearing a protective mask is seen at the scramble crossing in Shibuya shopping district in Tokyo on March 3, 2020. Athit Perawongmetha/ReutersZachary StieberSenior Reporter3/4/2020|Updated: 3/4/2020Japanese drugmaker Takeda said it’s started work on a drug that could treat people infected with the new coronavirus.The experimental therapy will be derived from the blood of people who became infected with the new virus but have recovered from the disease.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesTop FDA Vaccine Official Says US Vaccine Schedule May Be SuboptimalOct 01, 2025Walmart Says It Is Removing Dyes From Food BrandsOct 01, 2025NIH Awards Money to 13 Projects to Figure out Causes of AutismOct 01, 2025Pfizer Agrees to Cut Drug Prices—What to KnowSep 30, 2025Related TopicsJapanTakeda