Paxlovid is Australia’s first-line COVID-19 antiviral but Lagevrio also prevents severe disease in over-70s

Dr Brett Sutton Dr Christina Van Heer Dr Suman Majumdar
Victoria, Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton. Photo: AAP

Australia is experiencing the fourth wave of COVID-19 for 2022, with the number of people hospitalised with the virus trending to levels seen in winter and ongoing high levels of deaths.

New COVID-19 waves are expected to occur every 3-4 months for some time.