Why Was Research on Efficacy of Molnupiravir Delayed?

Recent studies have revealed that a new oral anti-viral drug, Molnopiravir, is fairly effective in preventing serious cases of Covid-19.
Recent studies have revealed that a new oral anti-viral drug, Molnopiravir, is fairly effective in preventing serious cases of Covid-19. In this episode of the Covid show Satyajit Rath talks about the many questions that have come up about the accessibility of this drug as well as the delay in research about it.