01-26-2020, 07:11 AM
That doesn't mean anti-virals don't work, just that there are none specifically designed for this virus (as it is a novel coronavirus or nCov).
Researchers of course are interested in testing various antivirals before the outbreak runs its course.
http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/r...iruses.pdf
"Several vaccine candidates for both SARS and MERS coronaviruses are in early clinical trials. Remdesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral, has recently been evaluated in an animal model and may be effective in treating MERS and other coronavirus infections"
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00190-6
"The problem with these antiviral compounds is that when you have the compound ready there are no patients. The new coronavirus outbreak will probably be over in six months, like the SARS one was"
Oh on the Hawaii front, the DoH is closely monitoring the situation, so what's there to worry about? /s
Researchers of course are interested in testing various antivirals before the outbreak runs its course.
http://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/r...iruses.pdf
"Several vaccine candidates for both SARS and MERS coronaviruses are in early clinical trials. Remdesivir, a broad-spectrum antiviral, has recently been evaluated in an animal model and may be effective in treating MERS and other coronavirus infections"
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00190-6
"The problem with these antiviral compounds is that when you have the compound ready there are no patients. The new coronavirus outbreak will probably be over in six months, like the SARS one was"
Oh on the Hawaii front, the DoH is closely monitoring the situation, so what's there to worry about? /s