The first treatment option for coronavirus has been approved for use in Australia.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced Remdesivir could be used for those suffering severe infection. The drug was originally developed for Ebola but was ineffective.
The drug has been shown to reduce time spent in hospital for coronavirus patients. The TGA however warned the drug had not been proven to prevent infections or help in milder cases.
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