Oxford University’s Panoramic trial suggests molnupiravir can speed up recovery in vaccinated but vulnerable patients
has found molnupiravir does not reduce the risk of hospitalisation or death in vaccinated, high-risk people faced with the Omicron variant.and co-chief investigator of the trial, said there might still be circumstances in which the antiviral might be helpful – for example, in helping key workers get back to work quicker if systems are under high pressure.
Between 8 December 2021 and 27 April 2022 the team recruited more than 25,700 eligible participants, 94% of whom had received at least three doses of a Covid vaccine. The team said the low rates highlight the importance of Covid jabs. “Vaccination is a very powerful tool for combating this pandemic,” said Butler.
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