Pfizer Confirms COVID Pill's Results, Potency Against Omicron

Pfizer announced that their COVID-19 pill is 89% effective in preventing serious illness in high-risk populations, marking a potential first for at-home COVID-19 treatment. Despite this positive development, the U.S. has reached a grim milestone of 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, up from 300,000 a year ago, even as vaccinations have increased.

What is the effectiveness rate of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill in preventing serious illness?

• 75%

• 89%

• 60%

• 95%

What would be significant about the approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill?

• It would be the first vaccine for COVID-19.

• It would be the first at-home treatment for COVID-19.

• It would be the first cure for COVID-19.

• It would be the first treatment for children.

What grim milestone was mentioned in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1 million deaths

• 600,000 deaths

• 500,000 deaths

• 800,000 deaths

How many deaths were recorded a year ago compared to the current milestone?

• 300,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 500,000

What trend has been observed despite the increase in vaccinations?

• A continued rise in deaths and new cases

• A complete eradication of COVID-19

• A decrease in new cases

• A stabilization of the pandemic