Coronavirus: The Search for Antiviral Drugs

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Coronavirus: The Search for Antiviral Drugs

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May 13, 2020

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The hunt to find antiviral drugs has pressed on as we await a vaccine. Remdesivier is the latest treatment that has been touted to help patients suffering from COVID-19. But does this and other antiviral drugs really help cure patients? Scientist Derek Angus helps answer this and understand what role Antiviral drugs play in our community.

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