Paxlovid may help some long COVID patients: Research

A small study published Monday found that the COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid may have use as a treatment for long COVID when administered outside of an infection.

Administration of Paxlovid during a SARS-CoV-2 infection has previously been linked to a lower risk of developing long COVID symptoms. But a study published in the Nature science journal suggests taking the treatment may have benefits for people with long COVID when they're not experiencing an active infection.

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