Remdesivir is given to patients through an IV in hospital and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of COVID-19. It is believed to prevent SARS CoV-2 from multiplying in the body.

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump was rushed to Walter Reed Military Hospital after testing positive for the deadly virus.

Mr Trump was treated with the antiviral drug and returned to the White House after just three days in hospital.

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