That is true, Merck did issue that statement.
It’s also irrelevant.
At this point, ignoring the unambiguous and overwhelming evidence for the efficacy of ivermectin is as irrational as the worst of the anti-vax fearmongering.
absalom01 wrote: “At this point, ignoring the unambiguous and overwhelming evidence for the efficacy of ivermectin is as irrational as the worst of the anti-vax fearmongering.”
Now why would Merck issue a statement denying the efficacy of their product, costing them sales, profits, etc., if the statement was incorrect? If things have changed, then why hasn’t Merck issued a correction? You’ll note that almost all major health organizations deny the efficacy of Ivermectin.
Rather being particularly effective, it’s possible that Politicians in India have to do something and their solution is Ivermectin. It doesn’t matter if it works as long as the politician can claim they’ve done something. In fact, the politicians can claim it works even if it doesn’t.