Merck Will License Merck COVID-19 Pill Royalty-Free

Pfizer announced its new antiviral pill reduced risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by 89 percent

Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. has announced it will allow drugmakers around the world to produce its potentially lifesaving antiviral pill for treatment of COVID-19 without paying royalties as long as COVID-19 is considered a global health threat. Continue reading “Merck Will License Merck COVID-19 Pill Royalty-Free”

News Round-Up: October 27, 2021

A new ad for Doritos Mexico features a grandfather coming back to share he's found a same-sex partner in the afterlife.

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new ad (top image) for Doritos Mexico released in time for Día de Los Muertos — the Day of the Dead – features a late uncle turning up with an unexpected guest, a same-sex partner. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican and Latin American holiday observed November 1-2 that celebrates the memories of deceased loved ones. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 27, 2021”