LINCOLN – A vaccine for coronavirus can be envisioned, but right now it does not exist. However, a drug named Remdesivir has shown promise as a treatment. Governor Ricketts announced that the state received 400 vials from the federal government. Those 400 vials can be used to treat approximately 50 people. Chief Medical Officer with the Department of Health and Human Dr. Gary Anthone has stated that the drug can potentially decrease the time people are on ventilators.

"I think it does give people hope and I think it gives doctors hope too. And I know that's why a lot of doctors want to use it now. Because they want to give all patients the best chance they have."

Nationally 600,000 doses of the drug have been distributed by the federal government.

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