Omicron

If the Pfizer-developed antiviral pill performs as well as other antivirals, it may be a game changer. It was 85 percent effective when taken within five days of symptoms. If all goes well, the drug could be approved by the F.D.A. by year’s end. Scientists have long dreamed of convenient and affordable ways to combat this pandemic. In an ideal world, it would be possible to obtain the pills at a local drug store or from any doctor.