'This is serious': ER doctor talks about losing patients to COVID-19, discusses research underway on possible treatments

New research released shows how doctors are now using an antiviral therapy for COVID-19 patients
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Researchers are continually testing out new treatments for COVID-19. Now, a study is underway looking at one approach that uses three different drugs.

The FDA the just approved a new type of test. What will the impact be as more people get results?

Dr. Anthony Cardillo, ER specialist and CEO of Mend Urgent Care, joined ABC7 via Skype to discuss new research just released that shows how doctors are using an antiviral therapy for COVID-19 patients.

In the video above, Dr. Cardillo also discusses losing patients to COVID-19 and urges people to be mindful about the deadly virus.

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