Re: [FRIAM] Potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by UPMC, Pitt

2020-04-02 Thread Frank Wimberly
Yes, there is a policy that permits compassionate use of new meds before completion of clinical trials. It may be that the possibility of fatality is required. George?By the way, Pitt was where the Salk vaccine was developed in the early 50s. Frank --- Frank C. Wimberly 505 670-9918 Santa Fe, N

Re: [FRIAM] Potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by UPMC, Pitt

2020-04-02 Thread Prof David West
A test of how serious the government is with regard bringing the crisis to a close - if they fast track development/testing. Isn't there a recent Federal law that allows people the right to try experimental treatments? Seems it could could be adapted to allow very rapid testing for side effects

[FRIAM] Potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by UPMC, Pitt

2020-04-02 Thread Frank Wimberly
One of my almae matres. ( My daughter is a Latin teacher) https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/potential-covid-19-vaccine-developed-by-upmc-pitt/XCZNYVI7GVC2JFTWCSQYUM55WU/ --- Frank C. Wimberly 505 670-9918 Santa Fe, NM -- --- .-. . .-.. --- -.-. -.- ... / --- ..-. / ..-. .-. .. .- -- / ..- -.