Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK confirms first two cases of new COVID strain

Britain on Saturday confirmed its first two cases of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19, both linked to travel from southern Africa, and expanded travel restrictions on the region.

Medications

UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, 1st shown to treat COVID

Britain granted conditional authorization on Thursday to the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19 so far. It also is the first country to OK the treatment from drugmaker Merck, although it wasn't immediately clear ...

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