New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus

New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus: Even with three highly effective vaccines available in abundance throughout the country, the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 continues to cause a large number of new infections, particularly in states where vaccination rates remain low. What's more, as schools and businesses reopen and the holiday season approaches, another rise in infections may be on the way.