White House expands Paxlovid access nationwide rollout
The Biden administration moves to widen Paxlovid availability with direct pharma distribution, boosting sites from 20 000 to over 30 000 next week and toward 40 000 locations. FDA authorized for 12 and older with high risk. Elderly and those with obesity or heart disease remain priority.
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Harris Tests Positive for Covid 19 Amid White House Guidelines
Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19. President Biden and First Lady Jill were not close contacts, according to Kirsten Allen. Harris will isolate per CDC guidance after a West Coast trip. Biden called to check in. If necessary, antivirals and boosters are noted, with ongoing testing and protocols in place.
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Antiviral pills must be taken within five days of symptoms
New COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate illness have two home treatment options. Pills from Pfizer and Merck must start within five days of symptom onset, requiring rapid testing and prescription. Availability is expanding from about 20 000 to 40 000 sites, with test-to-treat centers nationwide and guidance from health officials.
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CDC finds high past infection rates in kids and adults
New CDC analysis of blood samples from over 200000 Americans shows 75 percent of those 17 and under and about 58 percent of all ages have antibodies from prior infection, with December to February seeing the sharpest rises during the Omicron surge.
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