Merck Says Its Antiviral Pill Is Effective Against Covid
The drug maker will seek authorization for molnupiravir, the first drug of its kind for Covid. Experts said such pills could be a powerful tool against the virus.
The drug maker will seek authorization for molnupiravir, the first drug of its kind for Covid. Experts said such pills could be a powerful tool against the virus.
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The pills are effective and relatively cheap, but they are unlikely to be available for everyone with Covid.
The drug maker will seek authorization for molnupiravir, the first drug of its kind for Covid. Experts said such pills could be a powerful tool against the virus.
El mundo agropecuario lucha contra la creciente demanda de ivermectina, un medicamento antiparasitario que las redes de desinformación aseguran, sin pruebas, que ayuda contra el coronavirus.
The finding came from a study of Americans who got their third vaccine dose in August and September, and provided a reassuring sign about the safety of additional doses.
The poll also found that many of the unvaccinated believe that a push for booster shots shows that the inoculations are not working.
Veterinarians, ranchers and farmers say they are struggling with the effects of the surging demand for ivermectin, a deworming drug.
A growing number of cancer patients, especially those with breast and lung cancers, are being spared the dreaded treatment in favor of other options.
Calls to poison control centers have soared across the country as misinformation spreads touting the anti-parasite drug as a Covid treatment.