Health
Where are we in finding a treatment for COVID-19? – Al Jazeera English
Some drugs and treatments have shown promise in clinical trials, while others are drawing controversy.
Editor’s Note: This series is produced in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 18 million people worldwide – of which 10 million have so far recovered, while at least 690,000 have died.
There are currently no licensed treatments nor a vaccine for COVID-19 – the disease caused by the new coronavirus – but several drugs are being studied in large clinical trials and more research is under way.
In the United States, a study funded by …
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