Tag: antibodies
Moderna says new version of vaccine offers better protection against omicron l GMA
The pharmaceutical company says that its new vaccine offers eight times more neutralizing antibodies than the current booster versus omicron. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3xvmaRA #ABCNews #Moderna…
Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer booster shot
Dr. Jay Bhatt discusses new data from Pfizer showing the booster shot increased antibodies more than twentyfold against the omicron variant in children ages 5…
Biden gives new remarks on nation’s fight against COVID-19
The president urged Congress to act on funding for efforts to combat the pandemic. source
Data supports booster shots increasing COVID-19 protection
Pfizer is seeking full Food and Drug Administration authorization for its COVID-19 booster shot, and Johnson & Johnson released new data that showed its booster…
COVID-19 pandemic passes 1918 pandemic’s grim death toll milestone
Plus, pediatric hospitalizations are on the rise and Tennessee says it will recommend that vaccinated people be denied treatment with monoclonal antibodies. source
Can blood of recovered COVID-19 patients help treat disease?
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer speaks to researchers who are looking at the experimental treatment while an approved vaccine is months away, at best. Watch the…
The search for an effective coronavirus treatment in full swing
The FDA has approved using plasma from other COVID-19 survivors, rich with antibodies, as a treatment for those who are fighting the virus. BREAKING NEWS…
Contracting COVID-19 may not confer immunity: WHO
As multiple states are testing for the COVID-19 antibodies, the CDC has concerns about the testing’s accuracy and reliability. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus WATCH FULL…
Creativity in quarantine: The genius inventions sparked by a pandemic
Many are coming up with creative, even lifesaving inventions while quarantining at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. source
Ebola drugs shows promise against COVID-19 | WNT
Nearly all of the 113 patients with severe symptoms given Remdesivir and have been taken off ventilators or discharged WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Celebrities in quarantine: How they pass the time
Actors, musicians and athletes share what they have been doing while they stay home. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the…
China coming back to life l ABC News
Students have returned home to China after U.S. schools closed. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Investigating the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak l ABC News
A closer look at the risk “wet markets” allegedly pose. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Tracking Trump’s COVID-19 promises
States are still struggling with testing and PPE shortages, weeks after President Donald Trump stated that it wouldn’t be a problem. ABC News Live Prime,…
US death toll tops 40K as debate heats up on reopening the country l ABC News
President Trump announced plans to invoke the “Defense Production Act” to produce more swabs for testing, but said it’s a local issue as New York…
In Memoriam: Some of those lost to COVID-19 this week | ABC News
Honoring those who lost their lives amid the pandemic, including voice actor Rick May, Holocaust survivor Margit Feldman and Lila Fenwick, the first African American…
How can antibodies be used to treat COVID-19: Blood plasma explained
Find out how a potentially life-saving treatment known as blood plasma can allow doctors to use the antibodies of coronavirus survivors to treat COVID-19 patients….
1 out of every 3 COVID-19 deaths is a nursing home resident or worker
Fred Stratmann, chief compliance officer of Communicare, discussed what they’re doing to make a difference in their assisted living facilities. source
The nurse on the front lines of the pandemic
Adam Bliss, an adult nurse practitioner, was inspired by a family member and now serves the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic. source
Meet the New Hampshire nurse whose personal history is helping make a difference
Danielle Fenn a registered nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, helps non-English speaking COVID-19 patients who have a hard time communicating. source
