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Mar 19, 2025

Antiviral drug ensitrelvir shows promise in preventing household COVID spread

A total of 9% of placebo recipients contracted COVID-19 from a household member, compared with 2.9% of ensitrelvir recipients, for a 67% risk reduction.
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Mar 17, 2025

ALG-097558 confirmed as an effective pan-coronavirus strategy

Although safe and effective vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 have been successfully developed, there are currently no therapeutic approaches available for treating acute infection, particularly for individuals at high risk of severe disease progression, and for preparedness against a potential new coronavirus pandemic.
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Mar 14, 2025

Ensitrelvir Shows Promise Preventing COVID-19 Post Exposure

Daily oral drug reduced COVID-19 risk by 67% in exposed but uninfected adults.
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Mar 14, 2025

A Pill to Prevent COVID-19 Shows Promise

Results from a late-stage study on the new drug ensitrelvir are encouraging.
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Mar 13, 2025

NICE issues final draft guidance for use of molnupiravir for treatment of COVID-19

Final draft guidance for molnupiravir has been published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Mar 12, 2025

Drug Can Help Prevent Household COVID-19 Spread

The findings could be particularly important for families where someone is at high risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
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