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UK authorizes Merck's COVID pill, 1st shown to treat COVID

Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck's coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. It is the first country to OK the treatment, although it was not immediately clear how quickly the pill would be available.

Associated Press

Nov 4, 2021, 6:41 AM

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