The recently discovered coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has forced countries into lockdown, people into quarantines, and economies to a standstill. Currently there are no FDA approved treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by this new coronavirus strain. With over 2.8 million cases in the US as of July 3 and a death rate of approximately 5.9%, an effective treatment is urgently needed (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2020). To date there are few comprehensive reviews of therapeutic options for COVID-19. Here we present the general types and mechanisms of action for drugs currently available or in rapid development. This paper highlights FDA approved drugs that can be repurposed and therefore used immediately to test for coronavirus efficacy as well as novel drugs and vaccines specifically targeted to COVID-19 vulnerabilities.
Beginning in early 2020, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has rapidly spread all over the world. As of now there have been over 102.52 million confirmed cases along with 2.21 million deaths worldwide. Our objective is to create an algorithm that will predict the severity of a COVID-19 case for an individual based on demographic data such as race, age, gender, and location. Using international, national and local datasets, we collected the demographic data and organized them into their respective categories, namely age, race, gender, and location of origin. We then inputted this data into an algorithm that works around the principle of probability. Our algorithm uses such trends to develop a risk assessment and create a model. While compiling that data we noted common trends within the three demographics. Specifically, around the age thirty, cases were higher compared to other age ranges. The data collected and trends noted can be used to prioritize and prepare for patients that may be in critical danger, providing a chance for hospitals and vaccine distribution centers to preemptively address higher risk cases early.
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