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Reporter @CBS58 // Formerly @WISCTV_News3 @komunews // #MizzouMade // Chicagoan // Interaction ≠ Endorsement
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I’m officially back on the airwaves in Wisconsin! What an honor to join the amazing team
@CBS58
while the world has its eyes on Milwaukee 💛
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This weekend, Rock Bridge High School senior Zachary Willmore became the first boy to win homecoming queen in school history.
I’ll show you the influence he’s made on his school and the Columbia community on
@KOMUnews
at 5 and 6.
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MADISON GETS MERCK! I’m so incredibly excited to finally announce this — I accepted a job as a Reporter at Channel 3000, the CBS affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin. I’ll start this June.
@WISCTV_News3
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MILWAUKEE! I’m so excited to start a new job as a reporter at
@CBS58
in July.
This move allows me to continue covering the unique stories of America’s Dairyland and it’ll cut down my drive to Chicago in HALF! Could I have asked for much more?
Bring it on, Brew City! 🧀🍻
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Mandatory first day of work photos!
I’m ~officially~ a reporter at
@WISCTV_News3
My apartment in Madison may be empty, but my heart is full!
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I placed 2nd in the Hearst TV Features Competition and advance to the National Broadcast Championship semi-finals!
This feels so incredibly special as I head into my last semester at
@mujschool
I’m thankful for the team
@KOMUnews
for allowing me to do what I love.
(1/3) Congrats to Senior
@KathrynMerckTV
, who won second place in the 2021-22
@HearstAwardsSF
TV Features competition. She'll receive a $2,000 scholarship.
#MissouriMethod
#MizzouMade
@KOMUnews
@Mizzou
@MAAChicago
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The move to Milwaukee is official and I’m celebrating like a local!
I start
@CBS58
on Monday!
The news cycle in Wisconsin has been hard to stay away from.
Can’t wait to hit the ground running!
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CELEBRATING ONE YEAR AT
@WISCTV_News3
!
This past year in America's Dairyland has been filled with exciting new adventures, important storytelling, lessons learned + a whole lot of cheese and beer. Just like I was promised!
Thanks for everything, Wisconsin.
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THANK YOU MADISON: I’m leaving
@WISCTV_News3
on May 31
I’m filled with gratitude for the people in this city that made past two years so memorable.
I’ve been offered a new opportunity to continue my passion for creative and compelling television.
I’ll share more soon! 💙🧡
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Just got out of line at Mizzou Arena.
Voting took me just a little under an hour. Here’s some tips to save some time this morning:
- Get there as early as possible!
- Educate yourself on the candidates while you are in line
- BE PATIENT! Your vote is SO important!
@KOMUnews
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Today I earn a Bachelor of Journalism degree at the world’s first and best journalism program
@mujschool
with a Minor in Theatre
@MizzouTheatre
and a Multicultural Certificate!
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Incredibly honored that my story is now making national news. The Missouri Method is real!
I’m currently a junior at the
@mujschool
searching for an internship.
I’d love any feedback on this story, along with feedback on my other work. Feel free to shoot me a DM!
WATCH: Megan Rezabek is on the ballot in Missouri's Third District congressional race, but many have never heard from or seen her before and she's proving hard to contact.
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Papa passed away today. He’s been the best grandpa I could have asked for, always supporting my career in TV. Now I know he’ll be with me wherever I go next. ☘️❤️
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REPORTER/MMJ REEL: I’ve worked at the NBC affiliate in mid-Missouri (
@KOMUnews
) for almost 4 years.
Here's a look at some of what I've been up to as a Reporter/MMJ.
All feedback and thoughts are appreciated as I search for my next job.
FULL REEL LINK:
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GOODBYE, MADISON! I'm nervous and excited for what's next...as you can definitely tell in my last segment on air with
@WISCTV_News3
I'm so thankful to the many members of this community who agreed to let me tell their stories on TV.
I start at
@CBS58
in Milwaukee in July!
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Check out my story on NBC News!
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Today marks 1 month at
@WISCTV_News3
In just 1 month, I’ve covered an EF-1 tornado, a landmark SCOTUS overturn and a mass shooter considering an attack on my new home.
I’m doing a lot of reflecting on the state of our country right now.
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MASS SHOOTER’S CELL PHONE FOUND: James Lund of Jim’s Auto Service says the FBI found Robert Crimo III’s cell phone at his business in Middleton.
Crimo had driven through the Madison area after he shot over 30 people in Highland Park, Illinois.
@WISCTV_News3
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WOW! Honored to say
@DomPhotog
and I were nominated for a Mid-America Emmy in the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion category for my story about Rock Bridge High School’s first male Homecoming Queen.
I never thought I’d get this kind of recognition at 22.
Thankful is an understatement.
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I’m Emmy nominated in my hometown!
I’m beyond thankful
@lancesmiling
trusted me with his idea.
Proud to represent
@WISCTV_News3
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After the WI Supreme Court’s decision to ban most ballot drop boxes, the city is now decorating them with artist
@jennyholzer
’s work.
“This decision is a step backward in our efforts to make it easy, safe, and secure for every eligible voter to cast their ballot.”
@WISCTV_News3
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I am seeing SO MUCH hate about Groundhog Day this year?? YALL it’s a rat predicting the weather let’s have fun for one day of the year
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A MURROW WIN!
@Braden__Ross
and I did a collaborative investigative story that got some recognition by
@RTDNA
.
I’m so proud of our work.
Here’s the full list of winners,
@WISCTV_News3
made another appearance for our election coverage last year.
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🚨BREAKING:
@KOMUnews
has a new weekend morning team!
The anchor desk is getting Merck-ed.
Catch
@KOMUJoseph17
and I every Saturday this summer at 6 & 8:30.
I’m honored I was chosen for this next opportunity. Mid-Missouri, I love you!
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It’s a hard day.
Kent Collins was so supportive during my job search.
He was thrilled I accepted at
@WISCTV_News3
after my time at
@KOMUnews
After I heard of his passing, my ND
@MissSarahGray
gave me this note Kent sent her.
I love you, Kent Collins. I owe you so much.
Remembering Prof Emeritus Kent Collins, who died July 13, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. "Kent cared deeply about this School and its mission," wrote Dean David Kurpius.
#MissouriMethod
#MizzouMade
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It's an honor to be recognized by
@Hearst
and the
@mujschool
through this story that was published today.
Creative storytelling has become my passion because of
@RyanTakeo
. I'm so thankful for his constant guidance and continued support.
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I’M BACK! Weekends, I’ve missed you!
I’ll have one last semester behind the desk as KOMU 8 News Today’s Weekend Morning Anchor.
Watch
@komunews
Today Sunday Mornings at 7!
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I’m at the Tiger Hotel, where there is a pop-up shop selling items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. These items are available at a discounted prices due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
@KOMUnews
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To the Springfield Bass Pro Shop employee who let me, a stranger, borrow her headphones so I could go live this morning...I’m in awe. This act of kindness meant so much to me!
For the full recap of Governor Mike Parson’s victory last night, tune into
@KOMUnews
Today.
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Missouri High School Picks Male Student as Its Homecoming Queen for the First Time
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This time last year, I was putting together a reel to try to find a station that would allow me to tell creative and compelling stories.
@WISCTV_News3
has given me that, and so much more.
Here's a look at what I do. Feedback always welcome.
📞 608-772-0506
📧 kmerck
@wisctv
.com
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Anchoring for the first time on
@WISCTV_News3
with breaking news to start the show is definitely reflective of my time in Madison so far.
Thankful for the cool things that keep coming my way!
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Last day with this view!
Watch KOMU 8 News Today at 7 for my final time anchoring on
@KOMUnews
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Thank you for many laughs behind the desk, answering my crying phone calls, and nearly two decades making
@KOMUnews
a place I’ve been able to call home.
@MeganEJudy
, I owe you too much. All the best for the next adventure! I love you!
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HELLO, MADISON! I’m one of
@WISCTV_News3
’s newest reporters.
#NewProfilePic
I’m so excited to tell the stories of this city and the rest of America’s Dairyland!
If you have a story idea for me, my contact information is available below.
📞 608-772-0506
📧 kmerck
@wisctv
.com
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63 years ago, Wally Funk graduated from Stephens College.
Today, she became the oldest person to go to space.
I’ll tell you how those in Columbia celebrated the historical event on
@KOMUnews
at 5 and 6.
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Today someone asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up? A news reporter?”
To which I responded, “I am a news reporter.”
Now I’ve realized I’ve “grown up.”
????????
🤢🤢🤢🤢
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Wow.
@AveryEverettTV
surprised
@KOMUJosephWX
and I with food and flowers for our last time behind the anchor desk!
The best part about
@KOMUnews
is the people you meet here.
Avery, take care of this place!
I love it and you so much.
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3…2…1…BLAST OFF! 🚀
Stephens College alum Wally Funk is OFFICIALLY the oldest person to go to space.
Her friends are watching back here on Earth at a watch party on campus.
@KOMUnews
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MIZZOU PLEASE DON’T BE MIZZOU JUST THIS ONE TIME 😭😭😭😭
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It’s Election Night at
@KOMUnews
! My last one ever. That automatically calls for Election Night pizza 🍕
@SeanMacKinnonTV
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TONIGHT: This is the 52 page lawsuit against the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
MU freshman Daniel Santulli ended up in the hospital after alcohol hazing at the fraternity house back in October.
He remains unresponsive.
I’ll explain the details of the lawsuit on
@KOMUnews
at 6
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I DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT FOOTBALL BUT I DO KNOW HOW TO SAY M-I-Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My story about the Columbia protests from a few weeks ago is hyperlinked in the New York Times! Wow!
There are some amazing articles and photographs attached to this collective piece, so make sure to check it out! Honored to be just one of these.
@nytimes
On any given day, the protesters spill out onto the streets.
They march. They kneel. They sing.
They cry. They pray. They light candles.
George Floyd’s death has sparked protests across all 50 states.
This is how the movement spread.
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WHO’S GETTING CHICKEN TODAY?
Employees at the new Raising Cane’s location in Columbia are preparing for the opening day event that starts at 8 a.m.
Those who visit the restaurant this morning can enter for a chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
@KOMUnews
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Ended the semester of anchoring and producing the morning show
@KOMUnews
❤️ These people truly make the long nights worth it!
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BREAKING: Protesters have blocked off the intersection of Broadway and Providence.
People are sitting on cars, holding signs, and standing in the street.
@KOMUnews
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Tough drive back to Missouri today after Papa’s funeral. Based on tonight’s sunset, I know he’s watching over me!
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RIGHT NOW: As
@KamalaHarris
makes her way to West Allis, a group of about 20 protesters are calling for her to change her stance on the conflict in Gaza.
She has previously pledged support for Israel's security, while expressing sympathy for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
@CBS58
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Family, friends and teammates are continuing to mourn the sudden death of Derek Gray.
The 20-year-old
@UWWAthletics
men’s basketball player and Madison native died on Sunday.
You'll hear from his coach about his legacy on and off the court at 5 and 6 on
@WISCTV_News3
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HOUSE EXPLOSION VIDEO: A neighbor who lives near yesterday’s house explosion on Madison’s west side shared this home surveillance footage with me.
@WISCTV_News3
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6 months of living in Wisconsin and I’m still cheesin’ :)
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Best part of election night was getting the same assignment as my best friend
@CarolineDade
#MizzouMade
@MizzouTheta
@mujschool
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Here it is!! The Wisconsin snow everyone warned me about when I took this job!!
Plus — it’s quite beautiful (even though getting my car stuck outside of work and having to be pushed into the parking lot by kind strangers was not as beautiful)
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Had the most incredible two days telling students and faculty at
@mujschool
about opportunities at
@MorganMurphyMe1
Hearing some students tell me they followed my work from
@KOMUnews
over to
@WISCTV_News3
meant so much. 🐯
Here are a few pictures from the MUST STOPS! 💛
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CALLING ALL
@NetflixOzark
FANS: The set director of the Netflix series 'Ozark' has sold the sign from the Blue Cat Lodge to the owners of the Alhonna Resort & Marina at the Ozarks.
The Blue Cat Lodge is modeled after the Alhonna Resort, a real resort along the lake.
@KOMUnews
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On Election Night, the whole country has its eyes on Wisconsin.
Proud to be a small part of it with
@WISCTV_News3
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BREAKING: Multiple police cars, a fire truck, and an ambulance have come to the protest at Providence and Broadway
@KOMUnews
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RIGHT NOW: The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a redistricting lawsuit that seeks to declare Republican-drawn voting maps unconstitutional.
People with signs showing they are against the maps have gathered inside the Wisconsin State Capitol.
@WISCTV_News3
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RIGHT NOW:
@VP
is in Madison at the
@WisDems
office ahead of the November election.
When walking out to speak, she greeted the crowd by saying, “It’s good to see my neighbors!”
Harris lived in Madison for a short time while her father was a professor at
@UWMadison
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“I love him,” said Pat Miller. He was Derek Gray's coach at
@UWWAthletics
Miller spoke to me on a Zoom call this morning about how Derek Gray will be remembered.
“He’s a beautiful person.”
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First broadcast class done (in-person) for the semester! Thankful for the people that school so much fun
@mujschool
@KellieStanfield
@KomuKlein
@PeytonHeadlee
@ElyseSchoenig
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The Columbia Police Department confirmed the human remains found in Rock Bridge State Park to be Mengqi Ji, the mother who went missing in 2019.
Today, a small memorial stands near the location where her body was found.
@KOMUnews
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Stephens College alum Wally Funk (82) is the oldest woman to go to space.
She was on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flight back in July.
After talking to her today, I learned that her personality shines even brighter than the stars that surrounded her.
Watch
@KOMUnews
at 5 and 6
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Happy New Year!
I’m so excited for all that’s to come this year.
Thankful for those who continue to keep up with me and my stories here on Twitter.
Time to tell more in 2022!
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Protests continue in Columbia today, with a large crowd heading down Providence toward Broadway.
@KOMUnews
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SPECIAL REPORT: In May 2019, a tornado uprooted and upended Jefferson City.
Two years later, they’re reflecting on the destruction and rebuilding what was lost.
@KOMUnews
PART ONE:
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See that name in the top right corner of my script? It’s her last show with us at
@KOMUnews
tonight.
@marcelle_ryann
was the producer for my first live shot a few months ago. Now I get to be her last!
Can’t wait to see you kill it in Cincinnati, Marcelle!
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It’s an important day for local journalism.
I highly encourage everyone reading this to stay updated with local news outlets to find out how
#RoeOverturned
impacts your state.
Everyone needs to be aware of how their rights have changed within the past few hours.
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Hello! This is me, Kathryn. I got back into this account!
However, I’m extremely disappointed that mutiple posts from this story were deleted by a hacker.
I’m going to communicate with
@TwitterSupport
to get the posts back up.
Thank you to the team at
@KOMUnews
for the help.
Zachary is the first boy to win the homecoming queen title at Rock Bridge High School. He has used his Tik Tok social media platform to call for a change with the school's dress code.
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Thankful for my 5 & 6 producers this semester!
They’ve trusted me with the valuable time they have in their shows. Some days, that’s A LOT of time.
It’s so cool to watch yourself grow alongside your friends. There’s nothing like
@KOMUnews
Here’s to next semester!
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TEAM COVERAGE: BEST FRIENDS EDITION! All my favorite people on one screen to end the week.
Stick with the morning team on
@KOMUnews
Today for what’s ahead on your Friday...
⁃Boone County’s health order
⁃Walmart/Sam’s Club vaccinations
⁃Trump’s impeachment trial
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THIS MORNING: The lawsuit surrounding hazing at the Phi Gamma Delta house at MU officially made its way to court.
@KOMUnews
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Today I talked to Janylah Thomas, a former Rock Bridge High School student.
Her Facebook post sparked a discussion that led to a listening session with the principal at Rock Bridge today.
We’ll have more on our conversation on
@komunews
at 5.
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VIDEO: A Jefferson City native is heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.
Here’s the full story from
@KOMUnews
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MEET A DOGGIE DELEGATE!
Well, at least the closest you could get to one.
This is Wisconsin Delegate
@TerrenceWall
’s service dog named Lambeau.
He quickly became a celebrity at the Republican National Convention.
You’ll meet the canine at 5 on
@CBS58
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"This is on his page where he identifies as a reporter at KBIA but he says he wants to call out the bulls--t of the university. You tell me, is that professional?"
President Mun Choi, to me, it sounds like
@KellieStanfield
and
@sebastiansings
are doing their jobs perfectly.
UM System President and MU Chancellor Mun Choi is criticizing tweets sent by a KBIA reporter and KOMU news producer as examples of the kind of dissent from university staff that he said undermines the mission of the university.
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TAKE A LOOK:
@MissAmericaMO
posted these Mizzou-themed shoes to her Facebook page.
She’s an MU student from Mexico who will compete at Miss America in December.
But behind these shoes is a Missouri pageant mom who helps women put their best foot forward.
Watch
@KOMUnews
at 5.
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You’re welcome! 😉
If authorized for use, the drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19.
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