This study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of molnupiravir (MK-4482) compared to placebo. The primary hypothesis is that molnupiravir is superior to placebo as assessed by the percentage of participants who are hospitalized and/or die through Day 29
Molnupiravir administered orally in capsule form every 12 hours for 5 days (10 doses total)
Placebo matching molnupiravir administered orally in capsule form every 12 hours for 5 days (10 doses total)
Vicente López, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina