I asking and would like even Dr. Fauci to respond if he is around.

[joetheman]

Why can't there be a 'warp speed' effort to produce monoclonal antibodies as there was for producing the vaccines? It appears that the antibody treatment, if you can get it early enough, saves lives and mitigates symptoms.

Anyone here have the scientific answer to this question. Thanks.

[lagomorph777]

1. Because our resources are better spent on prevention.

But you knew that.

[albacore]

2. We can't do both?

This country used to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time.

(Not changing the topic, but if we can blow $1.5 Trillion on the F-35, we ought to be able to switch production on antibodies into high gear.)

[LisaL]

3. Antibodies are much more expensive to make than a vaccine.

Why would anti-vaxxers refuse the vaccine and then be entitled to antibodies?

[Hugin]

9. They are also many times more experimental and a decade away from any sort of approval.

But, you know, hypocrites on ventilators.

[Phoenix61]

4. The issue has been administering them.

They are an infusion and infusion centers administer chemo. Intentionally putting covid positive patients with cancer patients won’t work.

[FBaggins]

5. Has a shortage been reported?

From what I read, the treatment is widely available for those who are likely to benefit from it.

"Warp speed" was a program to accelerate the development/approval/manufacturing of the vaccines. Monoclonal antibodies are not a new technology and the treatment has already been approved for use against COVID and the government is paying for it. What else would a "warp speed" effort provide?

[joetheman]

6. A speed effort would push for more time and resources targeted at production and perhaps new

and better delivery systems?

[FBaggins]

7. So I ask again... has a shortage been reported?

Are there people who need and want the treatment who can't get it because of insufficient supply?

[FSogol]

8. Just asking questions!