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.

Was the Decision on Boosters Bungled?

Readers discuss the government’s handling of the issue. Also: Abortion stories; criminal justice reform; voice recognition; extinct species.

Merck’s Covid Treatment Pill: What to Know About Molnupiravir

The pills are effective and relatively cheap, but they are unlikely to be available for everyone with Covid.

Merck Says It Has First Effective Antiviral Pill for 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.

La desinformación sobre la covid genera la escasez de ivermectina, un medicamento para animales

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.

3rd Covid Vaccine Shows Side Effects Similar to 2nd Shot, C.D.C. Finds

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.

Fear of Delta Variant Pushes Americans to Get Vaccinated, Study Finds

The poll also found that many of the unvaccinated believe that a push for booster shots shows that the inoculations are not working.

How Covid Misinformation Created a Run on Animal Medicine

Veterinarians, ranchers and farmers say they are struggling with the effects of the surging demand for ivermectin, a deworming drug.

Cancer Without Chemotherapy: ‘A Totally Different World’

A growing number of cancer patients, especially those with breast and lung cancers, are being spared the dreaded treatment in favor of other options.

New Mexico health officials link misuse of ivermectin to two Covid-19 deaths.

Calls to poison control centers have soared across the country as misinformation spreads touting the anti-parasite drug as a Covid treatment.