U.S. gives full approval to antiviral remdesivir to treat Covid-19

Another treatment option is always a good thing.

Not quite sure what this bit in the last line about private insurers paying so much more is all about. (?)

Gilead has set the price at $390 per vial in developed countries, or $2,340 for six vials used over the normal five-day course, though U.S. private insurers will pay $520 per vial.

I agree. The virus will be less frightening when people have the ability to recover, or recover faster. So many companies are working on vaccines. What we need first is something, like a Tamiflu, that can be taken and reduces fatalities so catching it doesn't turn into a death sentence.