Merck says pill cuts risk of Covid-19 hospitalization, death in half as many states see vaccinations increase October 1, 2021 Source: Merck says pill cuts risk of Covid-19 hospitalization, death in half as many states see vaccinations increase Updated: October 1, 2021 at 11:15 am ◀ Covid antiviral pill halves hospitalisations and deaths, maker says UK becomes first country to only accept government bids from companies that have committed to achieving net zero by at least 2050 – requires all UK organisations to report emissions and what plans they have to manage them periodically ▶