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New Covid-19 variant: Antivirals hold the key as mutations surface

Antivirals do not specifically target only the spike protein but the other parts of the virus, too

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Microscopic view of covid-19 omicron variant or B.1.1.529. 3D rendering

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With Omicron appearing on the scene as the new variant of concern, experts say developing antivirals is the way forward to combat Covid in the long run. If the ever-mutating

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First Published: Nov 29 2021 | 6:03 AM IST

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