Global Efforts towards Potential Therapeutic Options for COVID-19

Abstract

An epidemic spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has posed significant threats to global public health and the economy. Scientists around the world are endeavoring to find potential antiviral effective in combating COVID-19. Currently, there is no specific treatment for COVID-19, however several drugs are currently under clinical investigation to test their efficacy and safety during the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Based on published evidence, we have summarized the present therapeutic agents effective against SARS-CoV-2.