Abstract

COVID-19 is a disease outbreak that started since the end of 2019. It is caused by the newly identified infectious virus - SARS-CoV-2 - which has infected millions of the people with high mortality rates over the globe because of easy transmission, fast spreading rate of the virus, and low acceptance rate of vaccination. Antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are critical in providing relief of symptoms and cure for infected people as well as protection and prevention for those who are susceptible to the virus. Currently, treatment for the epidemic does not have a complete cure and focuses on symptom relief. This article discusses the different types of treatments for COVID-19 including antiviral drugs, Anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies, and traditional Chinese medicine. The results, benefits, and side effects concluded from clinical trials were discussed for some major treatments in each category. In order to provide more theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

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