The FDA revoked the emergency use authorization of two antibody treatments on Monday saying that they do not work against the Omicron variant:
EUA REVOKED: This state-run monoclonal site in Seminole County is one of several shutdown after an announcement last night.
The FDA says two of the major antibody treatment drugs are ineffective against the omicron.
State leaders, however, are taking issue with the claims. pic.twitter.com/sKgsXdyvhg
— Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) January 25, 2022
And because of this, Florida has closed it monoclonal antibody treatment sites throughout the state:
As a result of the @US_FDA's abrupt decision to remove the EUAs for two monoclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibody treatment sites will be closed until further notice. Full press release is below. pic.twitter.com/RGeWTPwxCs
— Florida Dept. of Health (@HealthyFla) January 25, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the Biden administration for the decision: “Biden has forced medical pros to choose treating their patients or breaking the law”:
Gov. Ron DeSantis is demanding the Biden Admin. reverse its sudden and reckless decision to revoke emergency authorization for Regeneron and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody treatments. “…Biden has forced medical pros to choose treating their patients or breaking the law.” pic.twitter.com/M59FxtUl67
— SNN (@SNNTV) January 25, 2022
And Jeremey Redfern, spox for the Florida Department of Health, said the FDA gave the state no warning:
Would be great if @US_FDA gave us a heads up that they would shut down the use of a treatment without providing any clinical evidence, or any time to adjust operations… or any replacements. @POTUS used the DPA to make masks, but not treatments.
Way to go, everybody. pic.twitter.com/gZMRBaTMxW
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) January 25, 2022
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“This Biden decision will kill people”:
This Biden decision will kill people. https://t.co/ECz3uAmAkL
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) January 25, 2022
Florida was forced to cancel “at lesat 2,000 appointments”:
Florida has closed its monoclonal antibody sites after the FDA abruptly revoked the drug's emergency-use authorization. On Tuesday alone, state officials said they canceled at least 2,000 appointments for those scheduled to get the treatment. https://t.co/cjjyIiEP8E
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) January 25, 2022
Now, let’s see what Gov. DeSantis is going to do about it:
I can't overstate how ridiculous this decision really is. https://t.co/EMRscdKUz1
— Kyle Lamb (@kylamb8) January 25, 2022
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