Is there a drug for covid?

I read somewhere that a drug that can cure Covid-19 infection has been discovered. If so, kindly let me know about the drug.

Louis (by SMS)

 

Yes. An experimental antiviral pill appears to work very well at keeping people who are at high risk of severe COVID-19 from being admitted to the hospital and dying, according to the drug’s maker, Pfizer.

The drug — called Paxlovid — was 89% effective, compared to a placebo, at preventing hospitalization or death in patients with COVID-19 who were at high risk of severe complications. The company says it plans to ask the FDA to authorize the drug for emergency use. We may still have to wait for some time before the drug becomes available for public use.

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