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Malnupiravir Study and Vaccine Mandates in the NBA
35:58 - 42:36 (06:38)
The Malnupiravir study found that none of the group that had taken the pill died, unlike those who were given a placebo, leading to discussions of vaccine mandates in the NBA and allowing businesses to mandate vaccines. Several high-profile NBA players are currently choosing to sit out their home games due to vaccine requirements in New York and California.
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The author expresses his opinion that if vaccines are mandated for schools and workplaces, it should be the same for NBA players.
35:58 - 39:40 (03:41)
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The author expresses his opinion that if vaccines are mandated for schools and workplaces, it should be the same for NBA players. He also comments on the marginal benefit of having vaccines and touches on high-profile basketball players sitting out their home games due to vaccine mandates.
ChapterMalnupiravir Study and Vaccine Mandates in the NBA
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The Malnupiravir study showed that there were no deaths among the group that received the pill and a 50% reduction in hospitalizations for those who started the pill after testing positive for COVID-19.
39:40 - 42:36 (02:56)
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The Malnupiravir study showed that there were no deaths among the group that received the pill and a 50% reduction in hospitalizations for those who started the pill after testing positive for COVID-19. The pill could be a cheap alternative for countries without access to vaccines.