Pfizer new antiviral pill effective in high risk cases
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The Covid pill cuts the risk of hospitalisation or death by 89% in vulnerable adults. Also, cases in Europe soar and scientists have identified a gene, prevalent in the South Asian community, which doubles the risk of lung failure and death from Coronavirus.
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