New Drug Molnupiravir Can Stop Covid Transmission?

Researchers have discovered that the treatment of the Covid with a new ant-iviral drug, Molnupiravir, that they claim completely suppresses the virus transmission within 24 hours. According to the study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, the research team from Georgia State University (GSU) originally discovered that the drug is potent against influenza viruses. The drug is now in advanced Phases 2 and 3 human trials at multiple centres. Indian researchers plan to apply to the drug regulator to conduct human trials with the drug.