UK approves oral Covid drug Molnupiravir for use

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UK Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid said “Today is a historic day for our country, as the UK is now the first country in the world to approve an antiviral that can be taken at home for COVID-19. This will be a game changer for the most vulnerable and the immunosuppressed, who will soon be able to receive the ground-breaking treatment.”

UK.gov article

 

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** This post was originally published on November 4, 2021 **