COVID-19 November 4, 2021 10:13 am UK Approves First COVID-19 Antiviral Pill The United Kingdom became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. Local 2:38 New Jersey releases review of response to COVID-19 pandemic 2:28 COVID, Flu, and RSV cases on the rise during holiday season 2:06 COVID cases on the rise ahead of holiday rush 3:06 NYC tourism tips: Here's the experts' guide to this holiday season 1:52 Bumpy rollout for new COVID vaccine