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Why Dr. Fauci is optimistic about remdesivir as treatment for COVID-19

Name: Why Dr. Fauci is optimistic about remdesivir as treatment for COVID-19
Uploaded: 2020-04-30T12:59:27-0400
Duration: 6 min 26 s
Description: Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, expressed optimism about research showing the antiviral drug remdesivir can help some hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with more on the White House's reaction.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, expressed optimism about research showing the antiviral drug remdesivir can help some hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with more on the White House's reaction.