Coronavirus treatment: Avoid using this medicine to fight the virus – ‘it doesn’t work’

Coronavirus is affecting the day-to-day life of citizens in many countries. The virus has led to the closure of workplaces and schools and the banning of mass gatherings. Currently, there’s no vaccine against the novel coronavirus. Symptoms of the virus, named COVID-19, include having a new, persistent cough and a high temperature. Researchers and leading scientists are currently working on creating a vaccine specifically for this virus, as well as potential treatments.

As COVID-19 is a viral infection and not bacterial, antibiotics will not work to protect against the deadly virus.

The NHS said: “There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus. Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.

“Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness. You’ll need to stay in isolation, away from other people, until you have recovered.”

What to do if you suspect you may have symptoms of COVID-19?

• If a person suspects they may have symptoms of the deadly virus, its advised to follow this protocol which includes:
• Gauge how sick you are and ascertain how likely it is that you came into contact with the coronavirus
• Call your GP if you have mild symptoms to reduce transmission of the virus
• Stay at home if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and avoid sharing items like drinking glasses, utensils, keyboards and phones

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Vaccines and treatment options for COVID-19 are currently being investigated around the world.

Some current treatment options that are being investigated include remdesivir which is an experimental broad-spectrum antiviral drug originally designed to target Ebola.

Researchers have found that remdesivir is highly effective at fighting the novel coronavirus in isolated cells.

The treatment is not yet approved in humans, but two clinical trials for this drug have been implemented in China.

Other treatments being investigated include chloroquine, lopinavir and ritonavir and favilavir.

Based on the NASA research, some scientists say house plants are effective natural air purifiers. And according to the study, the bigger and leafier the plant, the better.

Former NASA researchers scientist Bill Wolverton said: “The amount of leaf surface area influences the rate of air purification.”

Bill has long been passionate about the power of the common house plant and even wrote a book on the topic.

While there is no definitive study proving house plants could help with treatment for viral infections, the many health benefits of having an indoor plant include assisting in breathing, helping to deter illness, clean the air, boost healing and reduce stress.