the prescription of treatment against Covid-19 is very supervised

“This is the first direct antiviral drug approved in Franceannounces Damien Mascret, doctor and journalist, live on the set of 12/13. But not everyone will have access to it. However, this drug has its limitations. The first is that it must be given within five days of the onset of symptoms (…) Second, if you are already at the stage where you need oxygen, it is too late. And thirdly, you have to be at risk of serious formshe explains, such as diabetes, hypertension or obesity.”

Paxlovid will therefore never replace the vaccine. “Firstly because there are drug contraindications. This means that it cannot be given with another treatment”, says Damien Mascret. It would also imply that the attending physician adjusts the dosage to each patient. A more complicated treatment than it seems.