Monoclonal Antibodies vs. Vaccines vs. COVID-19: What to Know

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Infectious Diseases Society of America: “Monoclonal Antibodies.” The New England Journal of Medicine: “Subcutaneous REGEN-COV Antibody Combination to Prevent Covid-19.” William Fales, MD, medical director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of EMS and Trauma. Lindsay Petty, MD, infectious disease doctor, University of Michigan. Eli Lilly: “Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the … Read more

Regeneron Antibody Cocktail Offers COVID Protection

April 13, 2021 – People living with someone who has COVID-19 appear to get powerful protection against infection when they are given Regeneron’s antibody cocktail, a new study shows. The findings suggest that beyond preventing the worst outcomes for coronavirus infection when given early enough, the cocktail could also prevent people from getting sick … Read more

Trump Plans Saturday Rally Despite COVID Concerns

Oct. 9, 2020 – President Donald Trump says he will hold a public rally on Saturday, his first since being diagnosed with the coronavirus just more than a week ago. In a telephone interview with Fox News, Trump said he was aiming for a Saturday night rally in Florida and that he “might come … Read more

Trump Touts Unproven Therapy as COVID ‘Cure’

Early study data shows that the Regeneron therapy is safe and has few side effects, according to CNN. Human clinical trials began in June, and late-stage trials started in July. Some scientists are awaiting more data and a peer review to decide how well the drug works. “I would withhold judgment on this until … Read more