Gilead Science's remdesivir, one of the most highly anticipated drugs being tested against the new coronavirus, showed positive results in a US government trial. AFP
Gilead Science's remdesivir, one of the most highly anticipated drugs being tested against the new coronavirus, showed positive results in a US government trial. AFP

The Americas

Remdesivir: is the antiviral drug a cure for coronavirus?

A US trial of Covid-19 patients found the drug cut recovery time by four days on average, but many questions remain and larger studies are needed

Liz Cookman
Liz Cookman

April 30, 2020