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The Washington Post reports:
On the eve of the Republican National Convention where President Trump hopes to revive his flagging political fortunes, he will announce the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for covid-19, a treatment that already has been given to more than 70,000 patients, according to officials familiar with the decision.
In a tweet late Saturday night, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the announcement at 5:30 p.m. Sunday involved “a major therapeutic breakthrough on the China virus.” Officials confirmed on Sunday the treatment is convalescent plasma. The White House declined comment.
Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit but is far from a breakthrough. It is rich in antibodies that could be helpful in fighting the coronavirus, but the evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it and what dose is needed.
Trump to announce emergency authorization of convalescent plasma as covid-19 treatment, but it is not a breakthrough and is already widely available. Just an attempt for attention and to distract from the humbers.https://t.co/BLkLYEWaMn
— Jill Wine-Banks (@JillWineBanks) August 23, 2020
Many physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit but is far from a breakthrough. It is rich in antibodies that could be helpful, but evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it & dosages. https://t.co/emiUHNewS3
— James Hohmann (@jameshohmann) August 23, 2020