evidence: In May 2023, three years after COVID-19 was designated as a pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19.3,4 While clinical and real-world data still show that existing COVID-19 vaccine options can help protect against the virus, we are continuing to follow the science by exploring new vaccine approaches that may be needed as the virus evolves. We also continue to run a COVID-19 clinical development program, consisting of completed and ongoing clinical trials, to evaluate our oral therapy for potential use in additional patient populations. [...] In the meantime, we believe that one of the best safeguards against the spread of COVID-19 is getting all eligible people up to date with their vaccination schedule, and for those who do get COVID-19, educating and encouraging them to speak with their healthcare professional about available treatment options.