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Drugs to treat omicron coming available, South Florida leaders say
Read full article: Drugs to treat omicron coming available, South Florida leaders sayBroward and Miami-Dade county mayors say they have limited resources for treatments that work against the COVID-19 omicron variant but more are on the way.
Feds: Florida received effective COVID treatments against omicron
Read full article: Feds: Florida received effective COVID treatments against omicronFlorida closed the sites that were distributing COVID-19 antibody drugs that were not effective against omicron, as federal officials distributed treatments to states that were more efficient, officials said.
DeSantis demands more Regeneron for Florida, but antibody not effective against omicron, studies show
Read full article: DeSantis demands more Regeneron for Florida, but antibody not effective against omicron, studies showGov. Ron DeSantis says the Biden Administration is holding back on sending needed supplies of monoclonal antibodies and is “getting in the way of lifesaving treatments for Floridians.” But experts say the drug he wants doesn't work against the dominant omicron variant.
Regeneron monoclonal antibodies in short supply as COVID crush hits Florida
Read full article: Regeneron monoclonal antibodies in short supply as COVID crush hits FloridaDoses of the Regeneron monoclonal antibody treatment touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis have been exhausted in Miami-Dade County, the mayor’s office confirmed to Local 10 News on Tuesday morning.
Florida expands number of monoclonal antibody treatment sites: Here’s where to get it
Read full article: Florida expands number of monoclonal antibody treatment sites: Here’s where to get itThe Florida Department of Health has included more monoclonal antibody treatment sites to expand access to this lifesaving treatment for COVID-19.
COVID-19 patients are seen lying on the ground in a state-run Jacksonville clinic
Read full article: COVID-19 patients are seen lying on the ground in a state-run Jacksonville clinicA disturbing image surfaced on social media on Thursday out of Jacksonville, where a COVID-19 patient at a state-run Regeneron site is seen lying on the floor, moaning in pain.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new Regeneron treatment site in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new Regeneron treatment site in Pembroke PinesGov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state will begin dispensing Regeneron monoclonal antibodies to those who qualify for the treatment at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines.
DeSantis sets plan for Regeneron and monoclonal antibodies to fight COVID-19
Read full article: DeSantis sets plan for Regeneron and monoclonal antibodies to fight COVID-19Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out a new state treatment plan to help fight COVID-19, announcing Thursday that the state will start dispensing monoclonal antibodies and the drug Regeneron through mobile clinics.
Trump, out of sight, tweets up storm, says he ‘feels great’
Read full article: Trump, out of sight, tweets up storm, says he ‘feels great’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. All told, more than a dozen White House staffers have tested positive. 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."
Experimental antibody given to Trump with ‘compassionate use request’
Read full article: Experimental antibody given to Trump with ‘compassionate use request’“I’m going to Walter Reed hospital,” Trump said. The President landed at the hospital at 6:30 p.m. Friday where he is expected to remain for a few days. “Following PCR-confirmation of the President’s diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8-gram dose of Regeneron’s polyclonal antibody cocktail. The FDA allows the drug to be administered under “an emergency use declaration.” Trials showed effectiveness under some circumstances. “He has completed his first dose and is resting comfortably,” Conley wrote in an update released through the White House.