BREAKING: U.K. becomes first country to approve pill to treat symptomatic Covid

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Nov 04, 2021 BREAKING: U.K. becomes first country to approve pill to treat symptomatic Covid U.K. authorities approved the world's first pill to treat Covid-19, the British government announced on Thursday. The antiviral medication, molnupiravir, was found to be "safe and effective" in reducing risk of hospitalization and death for those at risk of severe symptoms. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy