Monthly Archives: July 2020

Regeneron Begins Phase 3 Antibody Test As Coronavirus Cases Increase

A few days after he switched off his rheumatoid arthritis medication to treat COVID-19, biotech company Regeneron said Monday that Phase 3 of its dual-antibody treatment for the new coronavirus is beginning. Regeneron, based in Tarrytown, New York, said he is evaluating REGN-COV2’s ability to prevent infection in people who …

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Miami mayor hopes to close beaches to curb new coronavirus cases

The Miami mayor said Sunday that he hopes a reopening pause and new security precautions will slow the growth of coronavirus cases in his city. “It’s clear that growth is exponential right now,” Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said on ABC’s “This Week.” “You know we’ve been beating record after record …

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Florida brain-eating amoeba case confirmed

A case related to Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as a “brain-eating amoeba,” has been reported in Florida. The Florida Department of Health Department confirmed a case in Hillsborough County on Friday. Hillsborough County and the Tampa County Seat are in Southwest Florida. No other information about the case was released. …

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