Will the COVID antiviral medications be the Thor’s Hammer against SARS-CoV-2 and help mitigate the ravages of the pandemic? These are impressive drugs but there are logistical, social, geographical, and financial caveats to solve in the process.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 24, 2021

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How Will the COVID Pills Change the Pandemic?

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