Opinion: More investment is needed to counter evolving Covid: When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments?

Opinion: The clock is ticking. When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments? | CNN Many antibody drugs are no longer effective against Covid-19 due to the rapid evolution of the virus and its many subvariants, writes Syra Madad. The US government desperately needs to continue to invest in more Covid therapeutics to keep up with the evolving nature of the virus. Syra Madad CNN

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We must continue to invest in better vaccines, especially as studies indicate some people who have recovered from Covid-19 remain at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications up to a year later. It’s one among many other documented long-term health effects of the disease on the brain, kidneys, and lungs. Adding to the dilemma is the increased risk reinfections pose. A study has shown that repeatedly catching Covid-19 increases the chance a person will face new and sometimes lasting health problems.

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