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What A New Antiviral Drug Could Mean For The Future Of COVID

What A New Antiviral Drug Could Mean For The Future Of COVID

FromShort Wave


What A New Antiviral Drug Could Mean For The Future Of COVID

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has voted to recommend that the FDA approve a new antiviral drug to treat COVID-19. The FDA decision is expected soon. Host Emily Kwong chats with health reporter Pien Huang on the state of treatments and how this drug and other treatment options may change the pandemic. For more of Pien's reporting, check out "New antiviral drugs are coming for COVID. Here's what you need to know." <>You can follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyKwong1234 and Pien @Pien_Huang. Email Short Wave at ShortWave@NPR.org.
Released:
Dec 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.