Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Diabetes
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Health News / Coronavirus: Scientists race against time to develop cure

Coronavirus: Scientists race against time to develop cure

With the coronavirus spreading fast across the world, scientists are working round the clock to find a cure and vaccine for this disease and a few drugs are already being tested as potential cures.

By: Jahnavi Sarma   | | Published: February 5, 2020 1:25 pm
Tags: Coronavirus  novel Chinese coronavirus  
Coronavirus, Chinese Coronavirus, Wuhan Coronavirus, Coronavirus cure, Coronavirus vaccine, Coronavirus in US
If the potential coronavirus drug proves to be effective, it could significantly improve Gilead's bottom-line going forward. @Shutterstock

With the coronavirus spreading at an alarming rate, experts across the world are working against time to find a cure and a vaccine for this highly infectious disease. It has so far claimed almost 500 victims and infected about 25,000 people in China alone. The World Health Organisation, in the meantime, said that the measures taken by China to rein in the deadly outbreak have prevented significant spread abroad. This provides a “window of opportunity” to halt transmission. The premier organisation has also issued an advisory to people regarding safety tips on avoiding the disease. It includes basic tips like washing hands, avoiding public places and infected people, staying away from live animals and cooking meat and eggs well. Also Read - Adverse events post Covid-19 vaccination: AIIMS' security guard admitted to ICU

Meanwhile, scientists are working round the clock to find a cure and vaccine for this disease. A few drugs are in an experimental stage and a few are being tested on some patients. Also Read - COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 10,557,985 while death toll reaches 1,52,274



First confirmed patient in US gets experimental drug

The first confirmed case of coronavirus in the US was given a drug called remdesivir that made his fever come down in 4 days. Recovery signs were also evident from the first day itself. The patient was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Washington State. But many experts say that it is too early to say anything. They argue that the drug needs to be tested on more patients before it can be said with certainty that it can cure the coronavirus. This drug is used in the treatment of Ebola. Researchers have said that they will now test this drug on 270 patients at China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing. But unfortunately, the result will be available only by the end of April. Also Read - Delhi health workers suffer mild reaction post COVID-19 vaccine: What you should expect 

Other drugs being tested

Doctors are also testing a combination of 2 anti-HIV drugs on coronavirus patients. Chinese researchers say that if lopinavir and ritonavir are given to coronavirus patients, it may work as a cure. It has apparently helped a few coronavirus patients in Thailand. But researchers are  quick to add that this cannot be taken as a cure though patients’ have shown improvement. This combination was also effective in the 2002 SARS outbreak.

Published : February 5, 2020 1:25 pm
Read Disclaimer

Eating red meat, working night shift may increase your risk of heart disease

Eating red meat, working night shift may increase your risk of heart disease

Prevent Alzheimer's disease: Six simple ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

Prevent Alzheimer's disease: Six simple ways to keep your brain healthy as you age

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO
  • Adverse events post Covid-19 vaccination: AIIMS' security guard admitted to ICU
  • COVID-19 Live Updates: Cases in India surge to 10,557,985 while death toll reaches 1,52,274
  • Delhi health workers suffer mild reaction post COVID-19 vaccine: What you should expect 
  • Rapid blood test predicts COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease: Study

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

Donald Trump says COVID-19 vaccine could be ready in a month, China targeting November release

Donald Trump says COVID-19 vaccine could be ready in a month, China targeting November release

21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19

21 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19

You’re are more likely to contract COVID-19 at home, says study

You’re are more likely to contract COVID-19 at home, says study

Chinese experts believe US to become the new epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

Chinese experts believe US to become the new epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus outbreak: Third case reported in Telangana

Coronavirus outbreak: Third case reported in Telangana

Health News in Hindi

दिशा पटानी ने लिया जलेबी का लुत्फ! आप भी खाते हैं अधिक जलेबी तो जान लें इसके फायदे-नुकसान

Chane ka Saag Benefits: सर्दियों में खूब खाएं चने का साग, इम्यूनिटी बूस्ट होने के साथ होंगे ये 4 फायदे

डायबिटीज रोगी जरूर लें विटामिन-सी वाली डाइट, ब्‍लड शुगर रहेगा कंट्रोल, पढ़ें डायबिटोलॉजिस्ट की सलाह

Delhi Corona Update: स्वास्थ्य मंत्री सत्येंद्र जैन ने कहा, दिल्ली में समाप्त हो गई कोरोनावायरस की तीसरी लहर, लेकिन….

Covid Vaccination: देश में कोरोना की 4 और स्‍वदेशी वैक्‍सीन का चल रहा है ट्रायल, स्‍वीकृति का है इंतजार

Read All

Recent Posts

  • 50-yr-old bacteria may help your body’s own immune system to kill cancer
  • Weight loss: Dance your way to fitness with ZUMBA
  • Reiki: Japanese healing technique to improve physical and mental health
  • Covid tongues: Many patients suffering from strange coronavirus symptoms not yet listed by WHO
  • Weight loss diet: How to use coconut oil to reduce belly fat

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.