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  • FDA approves COVID-19 antiviral Xocova as PEP. But will it be accessible?

    FDA approves COVID-19 antiviral Xocova as PEP. But will it be accessible?

    Miles W. Griffis

    Shionogi, the Japanese company that makes Xocova (ensitrelvir), said the post-exposure prophylaxis drug will be available in mid-July in the U.S. and will have a list price of $1,400. But its impact will hinge on how easily people can access it, experts say. Read more…

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    January 21, 2025

    Research updates, January 21

  • A section of the AIDS quilt, featuring tributes to people who died of the disease. Each one is a colorful rectangle with the person's name, details about their life, and graphics. The section for activist Ryan White is black with green letters and a white candle.
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    January 7, 2025

    Research updates, January 7

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    December 24, 2024

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    National Covid-19 trends, August 6

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    July 23, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, July 23

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    National Covid-19 trends, July 16

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