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While the governor said the treatments are "not 100%," he added that they should still be made available.
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So far the government has distributed nearly 400,000 doses of Evusheld, a new drug that protects against COVID-19. Some 7 million Americans could benefit from the drug right away.
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The top 12 states using antibody therapies produced by Regeneron and Lilly, which research shows don’t work against omicron, include several Southern states with some of the lowest vaccination rates and California, which ranks among the top 20 for fully vaccinated residents.
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A judge denied an emergency petition filed by the family of COVID patient Daniel Pisano to allow the unproven treatment.
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The COVID treatment that does appear to be effective against the omicron variant is in short supply, so many patients aren't able to access it.
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By midmorning, the city was asking people to come prepared to stand for extended periods of time outdoors. They recommended people consider bringing water, a folding chair and a family member to accompany them.
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Orange County leaders plan to open a third testing site ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Meantime, Mayor Jerry Demings says Floridians should be outraged.
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In a letter sent to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, Dr. Joseph Ladapo wrote that federal agencies should not be controlling COVID options. He asked that Florida be able to pursue unlimited acquisition of any treatment.
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The company running the site says the federal government paused shipments on most antibody treatments, citing data showing they're unlikely to combat the omicron variant.
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The medicine, called molnupiravir, is taken twice a day for five days and works by preventing the virus from replicating. Merck says it will have 10 million packs available by the end of the month.