/tags/covid-19-treatment COVID-19 Treatment en-US WLRN Thu, 12 May 2022 10:36:27 GMT /news/2022-05-11/3-ways-to-get-covid-pills-if-youve-just-tested-positive Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration's effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:36:27 GMT /news/2022-05-11/3-ways-to-get-covid-pills-if-youve-just-tested-positive Pien Huang /news/2022-05-11/rare-cases-of-covid-returning-pose-questions-for-pfizer-pill Doctors have begun reporting cases of patients who see their symptoms return several days after treatment. Wed, 11 May 2022 18:38:00 GMT /news/2022-05-11/rare-cases-of-covid-returning-pose-questions-for-pfizer-pill Associated Press /news/2022-04-27/pfizer-asks-fda-to-authorize-booster-shots-for-kids-ages-5-through-11 Data show that a third dose can help boost kids' immunity. Some experts are skeptical that another shot is needed for younger kids. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:59:00 GMT /news/2022-04-27/pfizer-asks-fda-to-authorize-booster-shots-for-kids-ages-5-through-11 Rob Stein /2022-04-26/biden-will-make-paxlovid-a-highly-effective-covid-drug-available-to-more-pharmacies The antiviral pill is available to patients older than 12 who have tested positive for COVID and are at risk for developing a severe case of the disease. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:32:00 GMT /2022-04-26/biden-will-make-paxlovid-a-highly-effective-covid-drug-available-to-more-pharmacies Tamara Keith, Eric McDaniel /news/2022-04-18/how-the-test-to-treat-pillar-of-the-nations-covid-strategy-is-failing-patients The federal “test-to-treat” program was designed to be a one-stop shop for people to get tested and receive treatment. But as cases rise again, many communities have no participating locations, and website bugs make it difficult to book an appointment at the biggest participant. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:48:33 GMT /news/2022-04-18/how-the-test-to-treat-pillar-of-the-nations-covid-strategy-is-failing-patients Hannah Recht - Kaiser Health News /news/2022-03-31/ivermectin-does-not-prevent-covid-19-hospitalization-a-new-study-says The Food and Drug Administration has long warned against using the cow and horse dewormer to fight COVID-19, warning it can cause serious, adverse effects. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:28:40 GMT /news/2022-03-31/ivermectin-does-not-prevent-covid-19-hospitalization-a-new-study-says Jaclyn Diaz /2022-03-30/a-new-federal-website-aims-to-solve-a-key-covid-problem-where-to-get-antiviral-pills The new government website includes a locator tool for more than 2,000 sites to access "test to treat" services for COVID. It's meant to be a one-stop shop for Americans' pandemic needs. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:04:29 GMT /2022-03-30/a-new-federal-website-aims-to-solve-a-key-covid-problem-where-to-get-antiviral-pills Tamara Keith /2022-03-29/free-covid-tests-and-treatments-no-longer-free-for-uninsured-as-funding-runs-out The Biden administration has asked Congress to allocate $22.5 billion more for pandemic relief. But the funding is stalled and the effects are already being felt. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:50:57 GMT /2022-03-29/free-covid-tests-and-treatments-no-longer-free-for-uninsured-as-funding-runs-out Selena Simmons-Duffin /2022-03-18/lifesaving-covid-drugs-are-sitting-unused-on-pharmacy-shelves-hhs-data-shows States and health providers report they've dispensed less than half their supply from the government, raising fears that the drugs may go to waste while people who could benefit get sicker. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:14:18 GMT /2022-03-18/lifesaving-covid-drugs-are-sitting-unused-on-pharmacy-shelves-hhs-data-shows Pien Huang /news/2022-03-17/people-with-medium-covid-are-caught-in-a-gray-area-of-recovery-with-little-support Even if you don't have long COVID, it can still take weeks to recover — much longer than the isolation period implies. Millions of Americans are finding that this still majorly disrupts their lives. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:43:44 GMT /news/2022-03-17/people-with-medium-covid-are-caught-in-a-gray-area-of-recovery-with-little-support Nina Feldman