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It’s perhaps the most effective way to save your life if you are infected with COVID-19, but probably the least known. It reduces the risk of even being hospitalized by 70% to 85%, though it must be administered early to be effective – within four days of infection. Lives probably are being lost unnecessarily because people don’t know about it.It’s monoclonal antibody treatment, abbreviated as mAb. To the extent the public has any familiarity with it they, may know it as Regeneron, though that’s actually the name of the company that makes the leading treatment, REGEN-COV2, and there are several...

As we reported earlier, the Biden administration announced this week that they are effectively taking over the distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments used in the treatment of the Wuhan virus, a move that has understandably angered some southern state governors who have touted the benefits of its use in people who are in the early stages of battling the coronavirus, specifically in how it significantly reduces the chance of hospitalization.A statement from Biden’s HHS department noted that the rationale behind the decision was to make distribution more “equitable” to states beyond those that are currently requesting the most quantities:“HHS will...

Monoclonal antibody treatment can reduce the severity of COVID-19 if infused quickly after a positive test. That’s been in the books for months, even though it doesn’t draw much attention. Now anyone considered high risk, who is exposed to COVID-19, qualifies for the treatment, adding the preventative capability into the mix. “We know from previous data that we can reduce the need for hospitalization and the risk of dying by 70% if we can get the medication in on time,’’ said Dr. Bruce Muma, CEO of the Henry Ford Physician Network who heads up Henry Ford’s monoclonal antibody program. “...

The FDA authorized monoclonal antibody drugs from the companies Regeneron and Eli Lilly in November 2020, but only recently have they attracted more attention as the Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 surges across the U.S. Clinical trials show that Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment, a combination of two antibodies called casirivimab and imdevimab, reduces COVID-19-related hospitalization or deaths in high-risk patients by about 70%. And when given to an exposed person -- like someone living with an infected person -- monoclonal antibodies reduced their risk of developing an infection with symptoms by 80%.If you or a loved one...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—The state of Florida has administrered more than 10,000 doses of the monoclonal antibodies treatment at state-sponsored sites since since Florida began rolling out the program two weeks ago, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told The Epoch Times. Demand for the treatment is high and is expected to go higher as word gets out and new sites are continuing to open throughout the state, Christina Pushaw, the governor’s press secretary, said. The 10,000 doses administered at state-sponsored sites do not include treatment administrered at infusion centers at clinics and hospitals around the state. Baptist Health South...

Editors' note Aug. 24, 2021: An earlier version of this story implied that Eli Lilly doesn't have emergency use authorization for monoclonal antibody treatments anymore. Distribution of Eli Lilly's bamlanivimab and etesevimab treatment has been paused in the US but is still authorized.Preventing COVID-19 from making people extremely sick or landing them in the hospital is the public health goal of the pandemic, and the main job of the coronavirus vaccines. While monoclonal antibody therapy has been around for decades, COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies (lab-made antibodies given to a person that help their immune system stop the infection from spreading) have...

When Mike Burton came down with a breakthrough case of covid-19 earlier this month, the infection posed a double threat to his family. At 73, the retired surgeon faced elevated risk of serious illness. His wife, Linda, has a suppressed immune system, the result of drugs she takes after two liver transplants that put her in greater danger of life-threatening illness. The Burtons, both vaccinated, moved to separate parts of their Mt. Sterling, Ky., home, masked up and hoped for the best. Then a friend called and insisted they ask their doctors about monoclonal antibodies - an effective, widely available...

The city of Jacksonville scrambled this week to increase the number of wheelchairs at state-run sites providing Regeneron, the monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, after an influx of patients came in need of care. The city disclosed the effort when asked about a photo taken Wednesday at the site at the city's public library, which showed a woman, face down on the ground, as she awaited treatment.... Khoury said there are patients who do show up extremely sick to the sites, however, protocol suggests that if a patient is already at a point where they need hospital attention, medical professionals...

AUSTIN, Texas — As Central Texas faces another COVID-19 surge, there is an antibody treatment one researcher said can help ease the burden on hospitals and intensive care units. Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are a game-changer in fighting this disease, according to the doctor. Prior to the treatment's availability, if someone tested positive for COVID-19 but wasn’t severe enough to be hospitalized, that person then isolated at home. "Now we can say we actually have something that can decrease your risk of hospitalization and improve your chances of survival if you have features that place you at risk for progressing on...

OCOEE, Fla. – Central Florida hospitals and clinics are providing a COVID-19 treatment that the governor said could help cut down on hospitalizations across the state. GuideWell Emergency Doctors is one of the health care providers administering monoclonal antibodies. Dr. Laura Gallegos works at the Ocoee urgent care center. She said it’s been a rough few week at the facility as physicians are caring for an uptick in COVID patients. “It’s kinda astonishing how quickly the cases skyrocketed,” Gallegos said. Gallegos and the medical staff at the clinic are working hard to keep COVID patients from going to the hospital....

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Expanded Monoclonal Antibody Access in Florida with New Monoclonal Antibody CentersAugust 12, 2021 ~ Monoclonal antibody strike teams will deploy directly to long-term care facilities ~ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is increasing the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies by opening a rapid response unit to administer this lifesaving treatment in Jacksonville. I am proud to announce the opening of this rapid response unit to offer lifesaving monoclonal antibody therapies for Floridians,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We also look forward to setting up a long-term site at the Jacksonville Public Library...

**HERE'S WHAT WAS SHARED IN ANOTHER MEWE FORUM** : **This is very useful Life Saving information for those in the USA.** *Monoclonal Antibodies are one of the best therapies for those with Covid. President Trump himself was injected with Regeneron monoclonals and was released from Walter Reed Hospital in a few days, ready to resume his job.* *Here are the Hospitals in the USA that have received shipments of monoclonal antibody therapeutics.* *Punch in your city or ZIP Code to see if a hospital near you offers this therapeutic. Apparently, this therapeutic is available in all 50 states.* https://protect-public.hhs.gov/pages/therapeutics-distribution#distribution-locations

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a monoclonal antibody cocktail as a measure to prevent infection in some groups of people who were exposed to the CCP virus, the pathogen that causes COVID-19.The FDA on Friday announced that it had revised its emergency use authorization (EUA) for REGEN-COV, a treatment consisting of jointly administered casirivimab and imdevimab, expanding its use beyond just the treatment of patients who test positive for the virus.While the product remains authorized for treating confirmed COVID-19 patients over age 12 who are at high risk of severe illness, the agency said the drug combo...

On the Treatment of Covid-19Stages and treatment of covid disease (EVMS) Updated: August 2021Languages: German, EnglishBased on the available scientific evidence and current clinical experience, the SPR Collaboration recommends that physicians and authorities consider the following covid-19 treatment protocol for the prophylactic and early treatment of people at high risk or high exposure.Numerous international studies have shown that prophylactic and early treatment can significantly reduce the risk of severe and fatal covid-19 (see scientific references below).Note: Patients are asked to consult a doctor.Treatment protocolProphylaxisVitamin D3 (2000 IU per day)Zinc (20mg to 40mg per day)Quercetin (250mg per day)Bromhexine (24mg per day)*Mouthwashes...