OHIO — Two new treatment options are now available for COVID-19 patients.

What You Need To Know

  • Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir are antiviral pills used to COVID-19 

  • Dr. Daniel Simon of University Hospitals of Cleveland explains the newly authorized COVID-19 pills

 

Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir are antiviral pills that are intended to be taken as soon as possible after COVID-19 symptoms develop.

The pills can be taken at home. 

Healthcare systems throughout Ohio are beginning to receive a limited supply of the treatments for distribution through pharmacies.

Dr. Daniel Simon, chief scientific officer at University Hospitals of Cleveland, provided an explanation about each of the treatments in an interview with Spectrum News.

Click on the video above to learn more. 

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