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Trial, trial again: the race for covid-19 treatments

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Global Efforts in COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccine Development

This chapter addresses the international response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the Solidarity study aimed at identifying effective treatments. It discusses the repurposing of existing drugs and the complexities of vaccine development, including timelines and distribution strategies. The conversation emphasizes optimism around both treatments and vaccines, leveraging past experiences to inform future efforts.

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