Belgium has already placed an order with two suppliers of anti-Covid drugs. 10,000 treatments have been ordered from Merck Sharp & Dohme (Lagevrio) and negotiations are being finalized for a similar order from Pfizer (Paxlovid).
Both aim to reduce the multiplication of the virus in the body and, thus, the risk of hospitalization. It is intended for people who are most at risk of developing severe forms.
According to Dirk Ramaekers, president of the “Covid Therapeutics” taskforce, these drugs might already be made available at the end of January.
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