Remdesivir drug shows promise -- but it is far from a coronavirus cure

The study showing that the experimental drug remdesivir might help Covid-19 patients recover more quickly is positively good news. Shortly afterward, Dr. Anthony Fauci said remdesivir will become the 'standard of care' for all infected patients. But beyond the initial optimism, the study also made clear that remdesivir is far from a cure for Covid-19. 'This is not a blockbuster drug,' CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen said.