The Dhaka Times Desk Pfizer's oral pill to treat Covid has been shown to reduce the risk of death.
The US drug manufacturer said that this drug will be very effective in reducing the death rate of elderly people who are in critical condition due to corona. It will also go a long way in avoiding hospitalization. Their study also found evidence that the pill was 89 percent effective.
US pharmaceutical company Pfizer says its Covid-19 antiviral pill can reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in patients by 89 percent. These results were found in a clinical trial of oral paxlovide.
Alberta, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, said, "This drug is effective in saving patient lives, reducing serious illness in Covid and preventing 9 out of 10 hospitalizations."
Pfizer also said that the trial was stopped early due to the positive results in the initial trial.
Note that this is the only approved oral medication for Covid in the world so far.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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