[wrycoder]

A quick positive test could get you a Paxlovid prescription, while it's still early enough in the course of infection to have maximal benefit.

[nradov]

Physicians will generally not prescribe Paxlovid based on a home test, they want to see the results of a real clinical test. And Paxlovid supplies are very limited; it will typically only be given to symptomatic patients in high risk groups.