Influenza Antiviral Found Effective Against Coronavirus

A study reported a repurposed antiviral drug, Molnupiravir, completely suppresses coronavirus transmission within 24 hours. Dr. Richard Plemper, Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State, originally discovered that the drug is potent against influenza viruses.

“This is the first demonstration of an orally available drug to rapidly block SARS-CoV-2 transmission,” said Dr. Plemper in a press statement issued on December 3, 2020. “MK-4482/EIDD-2801 could be game-changing.”