FOX4: Pfizer confirms COVID pill appears to work against omicron

Pfizer announced its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron variant. 

FOX4 talked to Nick Bennett, PharmD, board certified infectious diseases pharmacist at Saint Luke's Health System, about why it's important those with COVID are diagnosed early to use the treatment.

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