So, the drug which has been in common use for 7 decades and is prescribed today very commonly throughout the world, is a favorite for medical staff in NYC by doctors and their staff. There are many side effects by almost all drugs available by prescription. And this drug has some side affects as well, these side affects are well known. But most people have no side affects. This drug is commonly available. It has decades of research behind it. And it is cheap and plentiful. Plus three first world countries recommend it for treatment against Coronavirus. You could say bad things about aspirin as well. Some children have very bad affect from aspirin. Aspirin may cause excessive bleeding and stomach irritation. But if aspirin worked against corona virus we would look past these issues and prescribe it.
Nobody on the planet should be allowed to take aspirin, since it makes my heart race. /sarc