Here, the authors isolate a SARS-CoV-2 mutant that has developed decreased sensitivity to Paxlovid and remdesivir from an immunocompromised patient, show that drug resistance can be overcome by simultaneous treatment with both drugs in vitro, and demonstrate that the drug resistant virus can efficiently transmit in the hamster model.
- Mohammed Nooruzzaman
- Katherine E. E. Johnson
- Mirella Salvatore