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What is the Next Step?

So, what is the next step?

From Solidarity Trial, we know that Hydroxychloroquine, Interferon, Kaletra
,

(Lopinavir/Ritonavir) and even Remdesivir, may not show any differences in the mortality
prevention of the mechanical ventilation days and also hospitalization days.

So, the next step is called Solidarity Plus. We are awaiting approval again. They have three
more new drugs that are intended to be used in Solidarity Plus. At this time, more countries
will be involved to find a solution together on how to treat COVID-19 effectively.

Hope

We still hope to get antiviral or anti-inflammatory treatment for those who are actually facing
cytokine release storms, whether to use anti-TNF (tumour necrosis factor) monoclonal
antibodies or any other medications. We are still hoping that Solidarity Plus will give us the
answer.