UK authorizes antiviral pill by Merck

Britain has granted conditional authorization to the first pill used for the treatment of COVID-19. UK is the first country to OK the treatment from Merck, even though the availability of the pill is yet not clear.

Highlights

• UK grants authorization to Molnupiravir
• Merck to produce 10 million treatment courses for UK, by year end

The pill has been licens....