Lots more Paxlovid is sitting on shelves, not being used. You have to really have somebody advocating for you, to try and get it if you need it. It is totally ineffective if nobody takes it! If they do get it within a few days of symptom onset, it is terrific. People who get it often walk out of the hospital the next day!

There are resources online for locating it. In particular, CVS seems to be stocking it, but you need a prescription to get it. Don't delay if you get a positive test and are old or have comorbidities. It must be given within a few days of symptom onset to do any good.

Educating anyone benefits everyone.