Gallium in the treatment of coronavirus disease

Abstract

Provided are compositions and methods to treat or prevent coronavirus disease, including Covid-19. The methods comprise the administration of pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compounds. A preferred method is the oral administration of gallium maltolate, and another preferred method is inhalation of an aerosolized solution of gallium maltolate into the bronchi and lungs.. Also provided are methods to destroy or otherwise inactivate coronaviruses on or in the body of an individual, on any surface, in any liquid, or in any gas including air, by direct contact with a gallium compound or with gallium in solution as a liquid or vapor.

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