I HAVE been hearing a lot about the new Covid-19 treatments. How are these drugs different from the Covid-19 vaccines?Well, these anti-viral treatments actually fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus that is already inside our body by inhibiting replication, thus ultimately killing the infection and its spread. What about the drug from Pfizer?Studies on this drug claim that it reduces the development of severe Covid-19 and hospitalisation by as much as 90%. They are usually given to patients who have severe Covid-19 symptoms. Contrast that against the dangers of severe Covid-19, and it is a safe bet to say their benefits far outweigh any potential side effects.

Source: The Star November 10, 2021 06:38 UTC