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Is There a Drug That Can Stop the Coronavirus?

Experimental antivirals like remdesivir are showing promise in fighting Covid-19. But could existing drugs–drugs for allergies or cancer, or even the hormone progesterone–prove even more effective? Join us as we explore the race to find a cure, and answer your questions about this often-baffling virus.

Special guest Carl Zimmer, writer of the Matter column in The Times. Hosted by Lauren Christensen, senior staff editor of Books.

Free.

Inform the conversation. Send your questions ahead of the call to [email protected]. The panelists will be joining using audio only.











When: Tue., May. 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm

Experimental antivirals like remdesivir are showing promise in fighting Covid-19. But could existing drugs–drugs for allergies or cancer, or even the hormone progesterone–prove even more effective? Join us as we explore the race to find a cure, and answer your questions about this often-baffling virus.

Special guest Carl Zimmer, writer of the Matter column in The Times. Hosted by Lauren Christensen, senior staff editor of Books.

Free.

Inform the conversation. Send your questions ahead of the call to [email protected]. The panelists will be joining using audio only.

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