monoclonal antibody therapy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to push Wednesday for coronavirus patients to receive monoclonal antibody treatments that were pulled by the federal government after they were deemed ineffective against the omicron variant. DeSantis held a news conference at Miami Dade College’s North Campus Wednesday with Florida Department of Health Deputy Secretary Dr. Kenneth Scheppke and other medical experts to...

Thousands of monoclonal antibody treatments across Florida were canceled as the FDA revoked the treatment’s authorization over concerns that it doesn’t fight the omicron variant. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports

NBC 6 anchor Carlos Suarez has more on the decision to close locations across the state Monday.

All monoclonal antibody sites in Florida have been shut down until further notice after the Food and Drug Administration revoked the emergency authorizations for two COVID-19 antibody drugs, the state’s health department announced.

The opening of new antibody monoclonal sites in the state has opened up a broader discussion over how effective the existing treatments are against omicron. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports

The state of Florida will be opening three new monoclonal antibody therapy sites in Miami-Dade and Broward starting Tuesday in an effort to combat the fast-spreading omicron variant of COVID-19. Sites will open in Broward at Markham Park (16001 W. State Rd. 84 in Sunrise), C.B. Smith Park (900 N. Flamingo Rd. in Pembroke Pines), and in Miami-Dade at Miami-Dade…

New COVID-19 testing guidance released by the Florida Department of Health Thursday is at odds with federal guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the federal government to distribute more monoclonal antibody treatments and vowed that schools in the state will remain open amid the surge in the fast-spreading omicron variant. NBC 6’s Carlos Suarez reports

WATCH: In his first remarks to the public since the omicron COVID-19 surge in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about monoclonal antibody treatments, masks in schools, and his viewpoints on the ramifications of state lockdowns.

Jackie Nespral spoke with State Speaker Chris Sprowls to discuss the monoclonal antibody treatment that has helped thousands of Floridians and what could happen to it if the Biden administration cuts off the state’s supply.

The Biden Administration is limiting Florida’s supply of antibody treatments. NBC 6’s Marissa Bagg

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his state tour Wednesday touting the use of monoclonal antibodies as a treatment for those who get sick with COVID-19, and a way to relieve pressure on hospitals. Speaking at a news conference in Fort Myers Wednesday morning, DeSantis said more than 40,000 patients have been treated with monoclonal antibodies throughout Florida, and said the…

As the delta variant continues to surge across the state, new monoclonal antibody treatment sites are popping up across Florida. NBC 6’s Laura Rodriguez reports from the site in Tropical Park.

NBC 6’s Julie Lernardi is in Tropical Park, the latest site to open in the state.

In an effort to ease the pressure on overwhelmed hospital systems, monoclonal antibody treatment centers continue to open across Florida. Tropical Park in Southwest Miami-Dade is the latest site to open in South Florida. CB Smith Park is also open in Broward County. George Cavros, 38, received the monoclonal infusion on Sunday. “I feel like a million bucks. It’s incredible….

Monoclonal antibodies mimic the body’s ability to fight off viruses, and have been vital in the fight against Covid. Here’s what it is and where you can get it.