“I’ve been aching for the day where I can give my patients a pill to save their lives,” Dr. Ted Long, NYC Test & Trace Corps Executive Director, said after NYC announced it would deliver anti-viral pills to qualifying residents who test positive for COVID.
made by Pfizer, which is headquartered in the city, and molnupiravir made by New Jersey-based Merck. City officials said they have acquired both brands, which are taken daily for five days to reduce the amount of virus in the body and prevent symptoms from worsening.
City officials said they began delivering the antivirals in late December in partnership with Alto Pharmacy. Supplies of the drugs are limited, but city officials didn’t immediately say how much they had in stock.To be eligible for free delivery of the antiviral pills, New York City residents must:Have mild to moderate symptomsBe within five days of symptom onsetrecommend residents older than 65 or with underlying conditions could benefit the most from the antiviral medication.
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