News Trump given remdesivir to fight his COVID-19 infection. Here’s what you need to know about it October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY Comments Off on Trump given remdesivir to fight his COVID-19 infection. Here’s what you need to know about it President Trump's doctors are already employing remdesivir in the fight against the coronavirus to help shorten his illness.