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Novel coronavirus, what can stop it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vaccine: It is hoped that an effective vaccine will be developed to stop this disease.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/17/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: In addition to vaccine a pill may be developed that may inhibit the virus. No vaccine exists for HIV and Hep C but both are treatable with medications and the same may apply to SARS CoV-2.

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