![Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696481353_MuhammadRadzi.jpg)
Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Paxlovid is effective if taken within five days of the start of symptoms.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Biden continues to test positive for COVID, his doctor says Biden continues to test positive for COVID, his doctor says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611533061_JoeBiden.jpg)
Biden continues to test positive for COVID, his doctor says
Biden's physician Kevin O'Connor describes it as a "rebound" case seen in small percentage of patients who take the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658033799_Joebiden.jpg)
COVID symptoms almost resolved, Biden says he is feeling great
Biden, who tested positive for the coronavirus last Thursday, has been treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652787014_MenteriKesihatanKh.jpg)
Paxlovid antiviral to be extended to private hospitals, clinics and teaching hospitals
The antiviral drug Paxlovid to treat COVID-19 will be extended to private hospitals and clinics as well as teaching hospitals, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tue May 17 2022
![US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19 US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651029153_KamalaHarris.jpg)
US Vice President Harris tests positive for COVID-19
After consultation with her physicians, Harris was prescribed and has taken antiviral drug Paxlovid, her press secretary said.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![48,000 Paxlovid antiviral pills for COVID-19 treatment arrive today - Health D-G 48,000 Paxlovid antiviral pills for COVID-19 treatment arrive today - Health D-G](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649689857_PAXLOVID.jpg)
48,000 Paxlovid antiviral pills for COVID-19 treatment arrive today - Health D-G
The MOH today received 48,000 pills of Pfizer's antiviral drug for the treatment of COVID-19, Paxlovid 150mg film-coated tablets and Ritonavir 100mg film-coated tablets.
Mon Apr 11 2022
![MOH strengthening COVID-19 clinical care pathway, to begin using antiviral drugs MOH strengthening COVID-19 clinical care pathway, to begin using antiviral drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644241117_KhairyJamaluddins.jpg)
MOH strengthening COVID-19 clinical care pathway, to begin using antiviral drugs
The Health Ministry (MOH) is strengthening the COVID-19 Clinical Care Pathway for the purpose of introducing the latest antiviral drugs to treat high-risk COVID-19 patients.
Mon Feb 07 2022
![Molnupiravir to be given free to symptomatic, categories 3 and above patients - Khairy Molnupiravir to be given free to symptomatic, categories 3 and above patients - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633586775_Molnupiravirreuter.jpg)
Molnupiravir to be given free to symptomatic, categories 3 and above patients - Khairy
The antiviral drug Molnupiravir will be given free of charge to COVID-19 patients who are symptomatic for at least five days or category three, four and five patients.
Thu Oct 07 2021
![Merck says study shows COVID-19 drug causes quick reduction in virus Merck says study shows COVID-19 drug causes quick reduction in virus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615011613_Merck.jpg)
Merck says study shows COVID-19 drug causes quick reduction in virus
The experimental antiviral drug molnupiravir it is developing with Ridgeback Bio showed a quicker reduction in infectious virus in its phase 2a study.
Sat Mar 06 2021
![Gilead's remdesivir shaved five days off COVID-19 recovery time, reduced risk of death in some Gilead's remdesivir shaved five days off COVID-19 recovery time, reduced risk of death in some](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602210558_CHICAGO.jpg)
Gilead's remdesivir shaved five days off COVID-19 recovery time, reduced risk of death in some
Results of the overall study suggested the drug may reduce mortality, but the benefit was not statistically significant.
Fri Oct 09 2020
![Experts raise questions about severity of Trump's COVID-19 Experts raise questions about severity of Trump's COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41601867503_TRUMP.jpg)
Experts raise questions about severity of Trump's COVID-19
The biggest question would be is there a risk of deterioration, or is he on a good trajectory?
Mon Oct 05 2020
![Trump to spend days at military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis Trump to spend days at military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601699577_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Trump to spend days at military hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
Trump received a first dose of Remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc.
Sat Oct 03 2020
![Three types of drugs can be used to treat COVID-19 - Health DG Three types of drugs can be used to treat COVID-19 - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/71584876754_DrNoorHishamAbdul.jpg)
Three types of drugs can be used to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Dr Noor Hisham says the Health Ministry would always facilitate the supply of imported antiviral drugs like Favipiravir and Remdesivir so that they could be used for COVID-19 treatment.
Sun Mar 29 2020