The drug, Paxlovid, is a faster, cheaper way to treat early coronavirus infections, though initial supplies will be extremely limited.
“The efficacy is high, the side effects are low and it’s oral. It checks all the boxes,” saidof the Mayo Clinic. “You’re looking at a 90% decreased risk of hospitalization and death in a high-risk group — that’s stunning.”
Pfizer currently has 180,000 treatment courses available worldwide, with roughly 60,000 to 70,000 allocated to the U.S. Federal health officials are expected to ration early shipments to the hardest-hit parts of the country. Pfizer said the small supply is due to the manufacturing time — about nine months. The company says it can halve production time next year.
The U.S. is reporting more than 140,000 new infections daily, and federal officials warn that the Omicron variant could send case counts soaring. Omicron has already whipped across the country toAgainst that backdrop, experts warn that Paxlovid’s initial effect could be limited.
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