# Two drugs show promise in preventing long COVID

Two drugs have been found to reduce the risk of developing long COVID in clinical trials, offering the first potential preventive treatments. The findings, reported in Nature, could significantly impact millions suffering from persistent symptoms after COVID-19. This marks a critical step in addressing a major unresolved aspect of the pandemic.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02341-7) — 2026-07-29