News What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID antiviral that keeps people out of the hospital February 4, 2023 Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY Comments Off on What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID antiviral that keeps people out of the hospital Paxlovid is one of the only antiviral pills to effectively treat COVID-19 symptoms. As a more contagious variant spreads, here's what to know.