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Originally Posted by Joanne19335
Remdesivir is an investigational drug that is being used on emergency patients only and is still in the trial stage. If approved, it will treat those who already have the coronavirus. A vaccine prevents people from getting the virus.
Remdesivir, if approved, will be used if you already have the virus. Think of it as a Tamiflu that is prescribed for people who get the flu. It shortens the length and intensity of the disease by approximately 4 days. My hope is that this antiviral will develop into a yearly treatment similar to the flu shot. We are a long way from a vaccine.
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You missed the headline. The FDA has already approved it.