ITV News published this video item, entitled “A new Covid antiviral is being rolled out, but how well does it work? | ITV News” – below is their description.
Throughout the Covid pandemic health leaders have been worried about the NHS becoming overwhelmed and so a drug that promises to cut the risk of hospitalisation or death by 88% in high risk people compared to a placebo if taken within five days is something to be excited about.
It would dramatically reduce people’s risk of becoming very ill and also limit coronavirus’ burden on the NHS.
And a drug called Paxlovid, made by US drug company Pfizer, is being rolled out to high risk patients that promises to do just that.
Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-04-08/a-new-covid-antiviral-is-being-rolled-out-but-how-well-does-it-work
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