Paxlovid medication lowers risk of COVID-19 death, hospitalization: study
Synopsis by The Globe and Mail Feb 13 23
New study suggests that higher-risk individuals will continue to benefit from taking Paxlovid after testing positive for COVID-19 during the Omicron eraRead full article 
Global News: Paxlovid slashed severe outcomes for at-risk patients after Omicron surge, study finds
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