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  • TemporalMembrane [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    There are drug treatments: Remdesivir (already approved in the US) and Favipiravir (used in China against covid seemed like it was pretty good, made and used in Japan for the flu) are two antivirals - meaning they help stop viruses from reproducing and spreading. Dexamethasone is an anti-inflammatory drug that can really help covid patients that are bad enough to get oxygen or full-intubation, apparently it can reduce deaths in those cases by 20-30%.

    A vaccine is being developed in multiple countries with multiple teams and many different techniques, we'll probably see a vaccine by early next year at the latest - hopefully sooner. 2 are already approved for early use.

    If you pick up some light exercise, eat healthy, keep distance, wear a mask (either a new disposable one every time or a freshly-washed reusable one), wash your hands frequently, stop smoking/smoke less (including weed and vaping), stop drinking/drink less, you will be at less risk for catching covid and/or for developing bad symptoms even if you do catch it.