Coronavirus

The Pharmacy Times® Coronavirus Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including vaccine information and treatments for the disease.

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Ensitrelvir Effective as Oral Antiviral for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against COVID-19
Ensitrelvir Effective as Oral Antiviral for Postexposure Prophylaxis Against COVID-19

March 17th 2025

The 3CL protease inhibitor is designed to suppress the replication of SARS-CoV-2, preventing COVID-19 illness, even if a household member is infected.

Doctor holding a coronavirus COVID-19 test tube - Image credit: bizoo_n | stock.adobe.com
The COVID-19 Pandemic: 5 Years Later

March 12th 2025

Coronavirus prevention medical surgical masks and hand sanitizer gel bottle dispenser for Covid-19 corona virus protection. Panoramic of PPE - Image credit: Maridav | stock.adobe.com
Has It Really Been 5 Years? What’s Changed and What Hasn’t Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 10th 2025

White and red blood cells, Leukocytes , Immune system and Infectious diseases
New Research Sheds Light on Link Between Leukocyte Count and Long COVID Symptom Severity

March 10th 2025

Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Has Little Impact on COVID-19 Hospitalization, Mortality in Vaccinated Older Adults
Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Has Little Impact on COVID-19 Hospitalization, Mortality in Vaccinated Older Adults

March 3rd 2025

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