Singapore has inked a supply and purchase agreement for an antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 that is said to be effective against all known variants of the virus, including the Delta variant. Known as molnupiravir, it will be available here once it has received authorisation and approval for use. Read more: https://str.sg/3qpd
Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious diseases physician from the Rophi Clinic, tells us why the new pill is a 'game-changer' for Singapore.
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