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Florida averages 28,102 daily COVID cases as state-run monoclonal sites shut down
Read full article: Florida averages 28,102 daily COVID cases as state-run monoclonal sites shut downFlorida recently shuttered its state-run monoclonal sites following the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday to revise the emergency use authorization for two monoclonal antibody treatments used in patients with COVID-19.
‘Bad for patients:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis responds to closure of state’s monoclonal sites
Read full article: ‘Bad for patients:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis responds to closure of state’s monoclonal sitesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the recent decision made to cancel state-run monoclonal sites at a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Miami.
Florida doctor says antibody treatments ineffective against omicron
Read full article: Florida doctor says antibody treatments ineffective against omicronAdventHealth in Orlando continues to offer a preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for people who’ve been exposed and have not tested positive. The treatment is aimed to help high-risk individuals reduce their chance of contracting the virus.
DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicron
Read full article: DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicronFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to fight a decision from federal health regulators to block two coronavirus antibody treatments after the drugs were found to be ineffective against treating the widespread omicron variant.
Gov. DeSantis blasts decision to revise authorization for COVID antibody treatments
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis blasts decision to revise authorization for COVID antibody treatmentsGov. Ron DeSantis went on the attack Tuesday morning following the Food and Drug Administrations' decision to revoke the emergency use authorization for certain monoclonal antibody treatments used in patients with COVID-19.
Seminole County monoclonal site to remain open, offer another treatment option
Read full article: Seminole County monoclonal site to remain open, offer another treatment optionAfter the Food and Drug Administration revised its authorization of the monoclonal antibody treatment Regeneron Monday, a Seminole County site has moved its appointments to another treatment option and will remain open Tuesday.
FDA says to not use Regeneron; state-run monoclonal sites closed in Florida
Read full article: FDA says to not use Regeneron; state-run monoclonal sites closed in FloridaThe Food and Drug Administration on Monday revised its authorizations for two monoclonal antibody treatments because they are “highly unlikely to be active against the omicron variant” of COVID-19.
‘It saved me:’ Several Floridians tout monoclonal antibody treatments as more sites open across the state
Read full article: ‘It saved me:’ Several Floridians tout monoclonal antibody treatments as more sites open across the stateFollowing weeks of opening monoclonal antibody clinics across the state, several Floridians touted the treatment following their bouts with COVID-19 during Gov. Ron DeSantis’ news conference Wednesday.
Gov. DeSantis announces opening of monoclonal antibody treatment site in Bonita Springs
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces opening of monoclonal antibody treatment site in Bonita SpringsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of a monoclonal antibody treatment center in Bonita Springs.
AP urges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to end ‘harassing’ tweets aimed at reporter
Read full article: AP urges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to end ‘harassing’ tweets aimed at reporterThe Associated Press is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to end “harassing behavior” by one of his press aides against an AP reporter who received threats and other online abuse.
‘It stopped my symptoms:’ Central Florida woman shares monoclonal antibodies treatment experience
Read full article: ‘It stopped my symptoms:’ Central Florida woman shares monoclonal antibodies treatment experience“I really strongly believe that it stopped my symptoms from progressing into anything,” Baum said.
Trump hails experimental treatment for his virus recovery
Read full article: Trump hails experimental treatment for his virus recovery(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday credited an experimental drug treatment with helping his recovery from COVID-19 and suggested his diagnosis could be a “blessing in disguise" in the nation's battle against the pandemic. In a new White House video posted Wednesday evening, Trump said his illness had shed light on an experimental antibody cocktail that he tied to his improved condition. The White House has released only limited details about his condition and treatment, leading to questions about what lies ahead for Trump. Access to Trump for White House aides has been extremely limited since his discharge. He also thanked a supporter who tweeted she “would wade though a sea of COVID infested water to vote for President Trump on November 3rd."