Nigerians around the world are leading in the search of a way out of the coronavirus pandemic that has taken the world by storm
- One of these Nigerians is Babafemi Taiwo, who is leading a major study on an antiviral drug named Remdesivir
- Remdesivir appears to be effective in treating COVID-19
A Nigerian doctor identified as Babafemi Taiwo is leading a major study on an antiviral drug named Remdesivir that appears to be effective in treating COVID-19.
Dr Taiwo was interviewed by CNN and he explained the result of the drug in treating coronavirus.
According to preliminary results of Remdesivir, the drug can help hospitalised COVID-19 patients recover faster.
Preliminary data from the National Institutes of Health indicated that Remdesivir appears to help patients with coronavirus recover faster, but it does not significantly reduce death.
Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, is made by Gilead Sciences.
