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By Anthony Wallace | Phoenix New Times
Arizona scientists have flung themselves into the worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus, acquiring knowledge and developing treatments that may ultimately result in a weaker virus and less-deadly disease.
“Doctors are learning so much everyday,” said University of Arizona virologist Felicia Goodrum Sterling. “I think we’re going to see the case fatality rate go down in the next few months.”
Related:UA researcher identifies 4 compounds that can halt coronavirus in cells.
Sterling, whose recent op-eds promoting social-distancing and the establishment of a pandemic-fighting new federal agency have been widely distributed, admitted that spread of the virus is unstoppable at this point: “It’s way too out of hand.”
But it can be slowed down, studied, and treated, she said.
With little time to invent new devices or drugs, much of the research has involved repurposing treatments previously applied to other ailments.
Early results are promising.
