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A Brief Outlook on Possible Available Solutions, Therapies and Suggestions for COVID-19

Author(s): Rashmi Saxena Pal*, Yogendra Pal, Pranay Wal, Ankita Wal and Nikita Saraswat

Volume 2, Issue 2, 2021

Published on: 04 September, 2020

Page: [193 - 197] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/2666796701999200905094726

Price: $65

Abstract

Background: The WHO has declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. New cases are being added every day, as the case count in the United States is increasing to the maximum. No drugs or biologics are yet found to be effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.

Objective: To discuss the possibilities of available treatments.

Materials & Methods: Brief out-look is undertaken over the past issues available over similar situations that occurred with respect to the current scenario and prospectives.

Results: There can be various possibilities in the form of convalescent plasma therapy. The known drugs such as HIV drugs, anti-malarial medicines, and antiviral compounds can serve as a suggestive option.

Conclusion: Until a validated medicine or vaccine is sorted out for Covid-19, we need to take natural immune-boosters, along with precautionary steps, social distancing, and other preventions as instructed for the benefit of everyone with an optimistic mind and attitude.

Keywords: COVID, pandemic, antibiotics, therapy, virus, immune.

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