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Novel coronavirus, what can stop it?
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Vaccine: It is hoped that an effective vaccine will be developed to stop this disease.
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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