A new week in the coronavirus pandemic is beginning with a United States case count approaching 1 million and several cities and states preparing to loosen stay-at-home restrictions.
From CNN Health’s Arman Azad
Remdesivir was originally tested by Gilead Sciences as a potential treatment for Ebola, and it showed activity against the novel coronavirus in test tubes. But whether the drug is an effective treatment for Covid-19 remains unclear. Patients finished enrolling for the study last Sunday, Kalil said, adding that their number had exceeded the target of 572.
Data on remdesivir is confusing at best. Earlier this month, the drug's maker, Gilead, released information on 53 patients, most of whom showed improvement after receiving infusions of remdesivir.
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