Pfizer’s anti-viral Covid-19 pills arrived in Greece yesterday, and their administration is expected in the next ten days. This completes the medical quiver for the treatment of the coronavirus, after the availability of Merck antiviral therapy (MSD in Greece) since the end of January, “with good results” as the Deputy Minister stressed.

The anti-viral therapy of both MSD and Pfizer is administered to adults with COVID-19 infection who are at high risk for serious illness, hospitalisation, or even death due to disease or age, within 5 days of a positive diagnosis. coronavirus – however, it is emphasised by experts that it has better results when administered during the first 3 days. The administration is done at home after the diagnosis of coronavirus.

However, Deputy Minister of Health Mina Gaga pointed out the value of the coronavirus vaccine, as antiviral therapies are given as an adjunct. “Vaccination provides much greater security, while” it is much better for the country’s budget because the cost of vaccines is much lower for the Greek government, ie for each of us in relation to the cost of medicines,” she added.