Fauci Says New COVID-19 Treatment Results ‘impressive’

Trial results for a new COVID-19 treatment have been described as ‘impressive’ by America’s leading infectious diseases expert, Dr Anthony Fauci. The Merck pill is an oral antiviral pill, and could be a crucial tool for fighting the pandemic. According to a press release from Merck, the trial found that the drug cut the risk of hospitalisation or death by 50%.

The Australian government has secured has secured 300,000 courses of the drug, which is awaiting approval from regulatory groups in both Australia and the US. One of the key advantages of the new drug is that it can be taken orally, not requiring IV or injections at clinics like our current treatments. However, the drug doesn’t take away from the importance of getting vaccinated. Vaccination remains the best way for us to reduce the spread of COVID and reopen Australia.