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To Paxlovid or Not?

An older couple sits on a couch, talking. The man is in a blue/gray sweatshirt and coughing.

Who benefits from the Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid, and how does it work? Pam and Jon (who wish to remain anonymous for this story) are two former Chicagoans living in southern California. They took great care during the pandemic not to catch Covid-19. They masked, attended outdoor events only, and took all recommended shots and […]