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RKI optimistic despite high number of new infections

June 2, 2025 • 12:35 PM

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is "cautiously optimistic" due to an apparent slowdown in  the growth of infected patients. This hints that the virus can still be controlled. RKI raises the concern that people will have to live with measures such as face masks, social-distancing and regular ventilation for some time to come, as well as forced- and self-quarantining. They state that even if the vaccine research materialises into a working solution, it will take time until a...

Remdesivir receives approval in Europe

June 2, 2025 • 12:35 PM

The active ingredient Remdesivir is approved in Europe for the treatment of severe cases of Covid-19 under certain conditions. The EU Commission announced the decision on July 3rd 2020. What is Remdesivir? The drug, which is produced by the US pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, was originally developed for the treatment of the viral disease Ebola, but was never approved for this use. Remdesivir is administered by infusion and inhibits an enzyme of the viruses that is necessary for their...