Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Six years after COVID-19 first made headlines, an antiviral pill called ensitrelvir, has been shown to lower users' risk of developing the disease after being exposed to the virus. If approved, the drug could be especially useful to people at high risk of severe COVID-19, such as older adults.
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Would you take it?
Six years after COVID-19 first made headlines, an antiviral pill called ensitrelvir, has been shown to lower users' risk of developing the disease after being exposed to the virus. If approved, the drug could be especially useful to people at high risk of severe COVID-19, such as older adults.
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Live Science is one of the biggest and most trusted popular science websites operating today, reporting on the latest discoveries, groundbreaking research and fascinating breakthroughs that impact you and the wider world.
We believe that science can help explain the things that matter to you and shine a light on everything from the mysteries of our universe to the inner workings of an atom. Our team of experienced editors and science journalists are here to guide you through the most important stories with clarity, authority and humor. Whether you're interested in dinosaurs or archaeology, weird physics or astronomy, health, human behavior or the mysteries of our planet — for those with a curious mind, your journey of discovery begins here.
