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The Star Tribune Editorial Board highlights the swift and no-cost access to COVID treatment through a state program, as a patient was able to obtain a prescription for Paxlovid and have it filled at a nearby pharmacy within hours of testing positive, showcasing the effectiveness of the program in providing timely care for those eligible.
A former employee of Pfizer has been charged with insider trading related to confidential information about the company's Covid treatment. The individual allegedly made illegal trades based on non-public information, resulting in significant profits. Legal charges have been filed against the ex-employee, highlighting the seriousness of insider trading and the potential consequences for those involved.
A panel of expert advisers to the FDA has endorsed Paxlovid as a treatment for adults with Covid who are at high risk for progression to severe illness. The drug significantly reduces hospitalizations and deaths among both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. While there are concerns about the "rebound" of Covid symptoms after taking the drug, the FDA concluded that there was not a significant difference in rebound rates between those who took Paxlovid and those who did not. The drug is likely to receive full approval soon.