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Can xofluza (baloxavir) work against coronaviruses in general, and covid-19 specifically? are doctors trying it for covid-19 patients?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield
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Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Not likely: Baloxavir is not likely to be effective against coronaviruses; to my knowledge no research is underway or planned to study this drug for COVID-19..
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