Molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduce mortality risk during post-acute COVID-19 phase
Eric Yuk Fai Wan, MPH Boyuan Wang, BSc Sukriti Mathur, Cheyenne I Ying Chan, Vincent Ka Chun Yan, Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai, Celine Sze Ling Chui, PhD Xue Li, Carlos King Ho Wong, Chak Philip Hei Li, Chak Sing Lau, Prof Ian Chi Kei Wong, Dr Esther Wai Yin Chan
Journal of Infection, doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2023.02.029
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