(cnbc.com)

I haven’t reviewed the data yet, but this is an important step in filling out the arsenal against COVID. I’ve been following molnopiravir from the beginning. The trick will be to get it into pharmacies AND to get the word out…people need to know about it, seek it as soon as they develop symptoms, and be able to get it once they do. And, all of that needs to be balanced against the risk that it’s widespread availability may give some people further internal support for their decision to not get vaccinated.