Covid-19: Over 1,300 patients recovered after Paxlovid treatment, says KJ


PETALING JAYA: More than 1,300 Covid-19 patients have been successfully treated with the antiviral drug Paxlovid at Health Ministry facilities since April 15.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said Paxlovid was the first oral antiviral used in Malaysia to treat patients with mild to moderate symptoms, or Categories 2 and 3.

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