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Are there drugs for the novel coronavirus?
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No cures: There are currently no identified treatments, medications or remedies that cure COVID -19. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med and nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. Clinical trials with Remdesivir is a broad-spectrum antiviral medication show some initial positive results.
Answered 5/15/2020
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