Chinese drug VV116 shows effectiveness against Nipah virus
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have taken a crucial step in the fight against the Nipah virus, a deadly pathogen that has health authorities on high alert, especially in regions like India. According to a media report South China Morning Post (SCMP), the Chinese drug VV116, initially created to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, has proven effective in slowing the action of this virus, which to date lacks a definitive cure or vaccine.