New antiviral pill is highly effective against COVID-19

<p>The drug appears to significantly diminish <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/10/01/new-antiviral-drug-molnupiravir-prevented-half-severe-covid-19-infections-study-found/5938807001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">serious illness</a>. Plus, <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/30/womens-march-organizes-nationwide-marches-reproductive-rights/5827827001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women's March Day</a> is here amid renewed abortion fights around the country, the House again can't come to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/01/congress-budget-infrastructure-vote-live-updates/5944869001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">infrastructure</a> agreements, Hurricane Sam causes dangerous surf conditions on the East Coast and Tom Brady makes his return to New England.</p><p><br></p><p>(Audio: Associated Press)</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>