Remdesivir: Ebola drug endorsed as a coronavirus treatment in Australia

Taskforce says doctors treating adults with moderate, severe or critical Covid-19 should consider using drug to aid recovery timesThe antiviral drug remdesivir has been recommended for the treatment of Covid-19 patients in Australia, by the national taskforce bringing together the country ’s peak health groups.The National Covid-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce said Australian doctors treating adults with moderate, severe or critical Covid-19 should consider using the drug to aid recovery times.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Australian Associated Press Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Science Source Type: news