Oral antiviral pills from Merck & Co (MRK.N) and Pfizer Inc (PFE.N)/ BioNTech SE have been shown to significantly blunt the worst outcomes of COVID-19 if taken early enough, but doctors warn vaccine hesitant people not to confuse the benefit of the treatments with prevention afforded by vaccines. | SSiTVSA

The United Nations children’s fund (UNICEF) South Africa has called for more campaigns to encourage young people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In a report, the United Nations children’s fund says 55% of young people have expressed their willingness to take the jabs. At least 37% of the youth believe that television and radio are the most trusted sources of accurate information on vaccines. Currently, government is vaccinating people aged 18 years and older. | SSiTVSA