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COVID-19 UPDATE: FDA issues EUA for Eli Lilly's Olumiant (baricitinib) for treatment of COVID-19. Mere days after UK study. That was fast and VERY POSITIVE. Mortality shown down 71%

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STRATEGY: Market is bi-furcating... Epicenter surges on healthcare progress
We got some very good news after the close yesterday regarding treatments for COVID-19.  The FDA issued an EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for Olumiant (baricitinib), the rheumatoid arthritis drug, to be used for the treatment of COVID-19, alongside Remdesivir.  We had written about Olumiant this past Sunday, as a Swedish/UK study showed it reduced mortality by 71%.

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- Wow.  The FDA moved lightning fast
- Olumiant was shown to reduce mortality by 71% and was effective for older patients

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Source: FDAIn just the past few weeks, we have witnessed advances in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.  While we are not yet seeing this in reduced cases or mortality, these collectively should slow the scourge of COVID-19 and eventually stop it in its tracks (vaccine):Prevention- Vaccine candidated by Moderna and Pfizer- Vitamin D (UK govt proposal)Treatment/Cure- Olumiant- steroids- antibody cocktailsSo while COVID-19 remains a deadly disease, the medical progress is bringing considerable hope.Index is treading water, as "Epicenter" stocks take the lead... properly responding to improved healthcare outlookAs for...

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