Adams announced today that New Yorkers can get free COVID-19 pill treatment delivered to their door, here's who qualifies
made by Pfizer, which is headquartered in the city, and molnupiravir made by New Jersey-based Merck. City officials said they have acquired both brands, which are taken daily for five days to reduce the amount of virus in the body and prevent symptoms from worsening.
City officials said they began delivering the antivirals in late December in partnership with Alto Pharmacy. Supplies of the drugs are limited, but city officials didn’t immediately say how much they had in stock.To be eligible for free delivery of the antiviral pills, New York City residents must:Have mild to moderate symptomsBe within five days of symptom onsetrecommend residents older than 65 or with underlying conditions could benefit the most from the antiviral medication.
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