| Abstract: | Dear Editor,
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)global pandemic is caused by a novel coronavirus,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2),which instigates severe and often fatal symptoms.As of September 4th,2020,more than 26 million cases of COVID-19 and almost 900,000 deaths have been reported to WHO.Based on Kissler and colleagues'modeled projections of future viral transmission scenarios,a resurgence in SARS-CoV-2 could occur over the next five years(Kissler et al.,2020).Research and clinical trials are underway to develop vacci-nes and treatments for COVID-19,but there are currently no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19(www.who.int),and therapeutic and prophylactic interventions are urgently needed to combat the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2.Of partic-ular importance is the identification of drugs which are effective,less-intrusive,most socioeconomic,and ready-to-use. |
