Covid, Anthony Fauci, Pfizer discussed on WTOP 24 Hour News

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9 51 mixed news today from a large study of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, the paxlovid pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high risk seniors. The results from an Israeli study of more than 100,000 patients are likely to renew questions about the U.S. government's use of paxil, which has become the go to treatment for COVID-19 because of its at home convenience. Ever wonder why some people wear a mask even when they're driving alone in their car? Well, doctor Anthony Fauci wonders the same thing. Well, if I could talk to them, I would say, take your mask off. You're not protecting yourself against anything. There is a bit of a misperception about what mass do. Fauci tells WTO when he sees joggers wearing a mask, he urges them to take it off, saying it's not necessarily necessary rather, especially when you're outside and no one is near you. First Lady Jill Biden has an apparent rebound case of COVID. Just like her husband earlier this month, the First Lady had the virus, then tested negative and has now tested positive again. Her spokeswoman says doctor Biden does not have symptoms, but will stay isolated in Delaware, where she has been vacationing with the president. The White House says he tested negative today and has returned here to Washington, where he will wear a mask for ten days when inside and around others, because he's considered a close contact. Sagar Meghani, Washington. How far would you be willing to move for your job? How about Mars? That's the unique premise of no place to go at signature theater. It's got a lot of metaphors in it. A lot of comments on America and corporations and people. Actor Bobby Smith plays George who must decide whether to move to Mars for his corporate job, which would mean uprooting his family and giving up his life as a playwright and

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