CNN Erin Burnett OutFront December 23, 2021 00:04:00
It's supposed to be taken at home by a person infected with covid before they get sick enough to be hospitalized from the disease. but health officials are stressing that this antiviral should not be a substitute to getting vaccinated. today, the fda authorizing the first pill to treat covid-19. made by pfizer, it will be available by prescription for adults and high-risk individuals age 12 or older who have mild to moderate symptoms. but a high risk of hospitalization or death. pfizer's ceo says they stand ready to begin delivery in the u.s. immediately. >> as quickly as pfizer gets the pills...