| 💊 New this morning: A new drug being developed by Pfizer offers the possibility of nearly putting an end to deaths from COVID-19. When given within five days of the onset of symptoms, the antiviral therapy called Paxlovid prevented almost 90% of deaths from COVID-19 compared to a placebo, a Pfizer study found. |
| 🔴 A wave of Republican officials are expected to sue the Biden administration Friday over a new federal rule that will require large companies to vaccinate their workforce against COVID-19 or implement rigorous testing regimes. Tap here for live COVID-19 updates.
The Biden administration says many private businesses will have until Jan. 4 to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly for the virus. Companies that do not comply will face heavy fines. The mandate affects two-thirds of America’s workforce and is already facing legal challenges from Republicans. Here’s what you need to know. |
| 💉 Which businesses must require workers get vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested? How long do they have to comply? Who pays for the testing? |
U.K. Approves First COVID-19 Pill |
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| Britain on Thursday granted conditional authorization to drugmaker Merck’s COVID-19 antiviral pill, becoming the first country in the world to OK the virus treatment. Read more. |
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