How could antiviral drug Paxlovid help fight COVID-19? | Health Canada’s Jan. 17 full update

Health Canada has approved Pfizer's antiviral pill Paxlovid for at-risk adult patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This is the full Jan. 17 update from officials including Canada's chief medical officer Dr. Theresa Tam; chief medical adviser with Health Canada Dr. Supriya Sharma; and Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo.

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38 comments

  1. I mean what is it gunna help with we Barley have any death in canada 30,000 in 2 years is laughable numbers when you look at 30,000 that’s a really small percentage and even 30,000 is a false number true covid death is probably 20,000 or less

    1. Covid has long-term vascular consequences, overrunning hospitals is the tip of the iceberg as far as experts are concerned.

    2. so life long issues from covid is cool though… if you didn’t die it doesn’t mean you are completely fine. It’s not just death or not

  2. “It was Never about VPassports – it was Always about Biometric Blockchain ID for Late Stage Capitalism”
    -Alison McDowell

    1. @Yggdrassil you sound SEVERELY sick. Seek help !

      @Oh No Get Out… you are 100% spot on !

  3. Truly these Health Ministers have given so much, what they need though is get involved more in Team Sports Themselves and get that Blood flowing…Hey Ever Think about taking up Soccer ???

  4. 🎶🎵…Welcome back, my friends…to the show that NEVER ends…we’re so glad you could attend…step inside…step inside…🎶🎵 🤦🏼‍♂️

  5. “It was Never about VPassports – it was Always about Biometric Blockchain ID for Late Stage Capitalism”
    -Alison McDowell

    1. They have fully approved products before (not through some emergency use authorization) that were out for years, before they discovered the products were dangerous.

  6. oh were going to start treating covid now…..3 years too late.

  7. Rule of thumb: If Corrupt Politicians and their Quacks recommend it, DONT TAKE IT.! Do the Research on Independent/Peer Reviewed Studies!

  8. “It was Never about VPassports – it was Always about Biometric Blockchain ID for Late Stage Capitalism”
    -Alison McDowell

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