There are two studies with (potentially) conflicting results. The first study (by Gilead) claims that drug is effective. This is the story making the rounds at

There are two studies with (potentially) conflicting results. The first study (by Gilead) claims that drug is effective. This is the story making the rounds at the moment. Gilead is coincidentally the maker of remdesivir. The second study (published in The Lancet) says basically that remdesivir is no better than a placebo and in some cases it makes things worse. This study was funded by the Chinese Gov and has a lead author out of Department of Respiratory Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing. As a result I'm sure the political camps will choose to embrace the message that aligns with their world view.