The promises and limitations of the new COVID-19 pill
The Decibel
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How Effective Is Pex Lovid?
Pex lovid is an anti viral drug that works by stopping the virus from replicating. In a clinical trial, it resulted in an 89% reduction and hospitalization. Health canada says priority access should be for people who are at high risk of death or serious illness. It's approved for anyone 18 plus but public health agency has advised those over 80 to get it first.
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