Britain's health regulator last Thursday approved the use of the world's first antiviral tablet (Merck coronavirus pill) considered helpful in the successful treatment of Covid-19. Yes, it is said to be 'transformative' for people who are most at risk from this dangerous virus.
Let me tell you all that recently, Britain's Drug and Health Services Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said, "This antiviral tablet 'Legevrio' (Molnupiravir) has been found to be safe and effective and its use reduces the risk of hospitalization or death of people with very little to mild symptoms of Covid-19, But the disease is likely to take a serious turn. Molnupiravir was originally designed to treat flu. Now people infected with covid can be asked to consume it twice a day.''
At the same time, British Health Minister Sajid Zaveed has also made a statement. He has said, "This is a historic day for our country as Britain is the first country in the world to approve antivirus that can be taken for the treatment of covid at home. This will be transformative for people who are at high risk of infection with the virus or who have a weak body immune system. Such people will soon get very effective treatment.''
He also says, "This antiviral bullet will be an additional weapon for the fight against Covid-19 and at the same time it remains necessary for people to come forward and get vaccinated, especially those who deserve a booster dose so that more and more people can be safe in the coming months.'' Corona infected people aged 18 years and above can be given this pill that shows at least one factor that can aggravate the situation. It can also help in reducing the burden on hospitals and curbing infections in poor countries.
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