Tested In South Florida, New Merck Pill Available Soon To Treat COVID

According to the company, in clinical trials, the pill cut in half your chances of being hospitalized or dying if you contracted Covid.

Posted Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 9:54 am ET

October 4, 2021

A new breakthrough pill for treating people with Covid that was tested in South Florida may be available in a couple of months.

The drug maker Merck is seeking emergency use authorization for the pill known as Molnupiravir.

According to the company, in clinical trials, the pill cut in half your chances of being hospitalized or dying if you contracted Covid.

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