Though the world continues its search for both a cure and a vaccine to fight the novel coronavirus, scientists have claimed that at least one potential treatment might be a cheap and readily accessible drug commonly used for headaches and fevers: aspirin.
According to The Guardian, thousands of patients who have currently tested positive for COVID-19 will be given the common medication to see if the painkiller can reduce the risk of blood clots — a common side effect of the disease.
Experts have noted that people infected with COVID-19 often have hyper-reactive platelets. Platelets are normally an important part of a functioning immune system and help stop bleeding, but if they become too active, blood clots can occur. The clots can lead to even more serious health problems, such as heart attacks or strokes.
Since aspirin is a blood thinner, doctors are hoping that its effect will offset the hyperactive platelets and prevent clotting and other cardiac issues.
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