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New Pill Cuts COVID Risk 70% After Household Exposure
A clinical trial shows the drug ensitrelvir can prevent COVID-19 infection in people living with someone who's sick, offering new hope for protecting vulnerable populations. It's the first oral medication proven effective at stopping the disease after exposure.