Remdesivir Potentially Most Effective For Coronavirus: China Investigator
Executive Summary
Although AbbVie’s Kaletra has shown promising efficacy in COVID-19 patients, Gilead’s remdesivir has stronger antiviral activity, says one Chinese investigator leading studies in the coronavirus outbreak epicenter Wuhan.
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