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Many treatments are being studied for COVID-19. Only one drug has been approved — an antiviral drug called remdesivir.

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COVID-19 drugs Are there any that work? COVID-19 drugs Are there any that work? Many treatments are being studied for COVID-19. Only one drug has been approved — an antiviral drug called remdesivir. Read more

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