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The video discusses Gilead Sciences' plan to test an inhalable version of the COVID-19 drug Remdesivir, which will be administered via a nebulizer. The testing aims to assess the drug's safety and ease of administration. Additionally, the FDA has issued a warning against nine hand sanitizers containing methanol, a toxic substance that can cause severe health issues. Consumers are advised to stop using these products and seek medical treatment if exposed.

What is the method of administration for the inhalable version of Remdesivir being tested by Gilead Sciences?

• Nebulizer

• Intravenous injection

• Oral tablet

• Topical cream

When are COVID-19 patients expected to be added to the Remdesivir trial?

• Late September

• Early August

• End of the year

• Mid-July

What toxic substance is found in the hand sanitizers that the FDA warned against?

• Isopropanol

• Ethanol

• Glycerol

• Methanol

What should consumers do with hand sanitizers containing methanol?

• Use them sparingly

• Return them to the store

• Dispose of them in hazardous waste containers

• Dilute them with water

What action is recommended for those who have used methanol-based hand sanitizers?

• Continue using the product

• Seek immediate medical treatment

• Contact the manufacturer

• Ignore any symptoms