A cure for coronavirus could be close but more funding is needed to trial it, say Australian researchers.
Two drugs have stopped COVID-19 in test tube studies. One is usually used to treat malaria and the other is used against HIV.
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital's (RBWH) infectious diseases physician professor David Paterson told 7 News the drugs are "effective" but researchers are yet to determine if "one is better than the other".
He says there is potential they could cure the virus.
A clinical trial on humans is poised to start but researchers need $750,000 to fund it.
The RBWH Foundation - a charity for the hospital - has agreed to raise the money and has launched a campaign for donations from the public.
If the money is raised and the trial is successful, researchers should know within three months if the drug is effective.
If you wish to donate to the foundation you can do so here.
