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Are there effective drugs for the novel coronavirus?
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Hopefully soon.: Multiple drugs are part of ongoing research at this time, no conclusive evidence is published yet. We all are waiting anxiously for good news.There are supportive therapies to give body a chance to fight like hydration, nebulizer and incentive spirometer to mention few.
Answered 4/24/2020
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Under study: Remdesivir is showing some promise but would not be a "cure".
Answered 5/16/2020
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