Coronavirus Epidemic Update 11: Antiviral Drugs, Treatment Trials for nCoV (Remdesivir, Chloroquine)

This video illustrates how antiviral medications work, how antivirals may be used for treatment before effectiveness has been demonstrated by clinical trials (compassionate use), and the recent in vitro results of testing of a variety of antiviral medications that was published in the journal Nature. Dr. Seheult also provides updates on the latest novel Wuhan coronavirus news (2019-nCoV) including expanded coronavirus testing in the US as directed by the CDC, the Diamond Princess quarantine in Japan, and other recent coronavirus data.