True influenza is not a coronavirus but both rely on the same mechanism to replicate, RNA dependent RNA ploymerase. This study in 2010 implies that ZINC+ionophore may be an effective broad spectrum antiviral.

I'm thinking it was not just Gilead/remdesivir. The whole "influenza apparatus" along with Tamiflu and highly strain-specific flu-shot manufacturers were out gunning against hydroxychloroquine. Cheap and effective early treatment... perhaps also for risk patients with influenza.

True influenza is not a coronavirus but both rely on the same mechanism to replicate, RNA dependent RNA ploymerase. This study in 2010 implies that ZINC+ionophore may be an effective broad spectrum antiviral.

I'm thinking it was not just Gilead/remdesivir. The whole "influenza apparatus" along with Tamiflu and highly strain-specific flu-shot manufacturers were out gunning for hydroxychloroquine. Cheap and effective early treatment... perhaps also for risk patients with influenza.