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Which is the first antiviral pill that has so far shown success in treating COVID-19?
A)
Molnupiravir
B)
COVOVAX
C)
CORBEVAX
D)
Remdesivir

Correct Answer :   Molnupiravir


The molnupiravir antiviral Covid-19 drug has been developed by MSD and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. The drug works by introducing errors into the SARS-CoV-2 virus' genetic code, which will prevent the virus from replicating further. Ridgeback has developed the Covid pill in collaboration with Merck, a US pharma company.

Published On : December 28, 2021
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