SAN FRANCISCO -- A new type of COVID-19 therapy is showing promise as a new tool to hijack the virus and slow down variants. It's a new weapon that could be added to the arsenal against COVID-19.

As Covid again increases, these will help you weather or prevent infection: vaccines, masks, Paxlovid, metformin, azelastine, some antihistamines, and Ensitrelvir.

While staying up to date with your vaccines, regular hand-washing, and avoiding crowds or wearing a mask in crowded settings can all help protect you from viruses like COVID-19, scientists continue to ...