Alberta expects first shipment of Paxlovid COVID-19 treatment on Monday

The first Paxlovid COVID-19 oral treatment shipment is expected to arrive in Alberta on Monday. The pill is meant to help prevent hospitalization and severe outcomes in adults experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. It is the first oral medication for COVID-19 approved by Health Canada. Alberta is expected to receive 3,200 pills in the first shipment, which will only be accessible with a prescription for at-risk populations, including the immunocompromised, individuals over the age of 65, and In