COVID-19 >>"True and Helpful" Covid Information Thread

[Anonymous]

I saw an epidemiologist on the news say that containment is no longer an effective strategy for North America, There are estimates that fifty million people in North America could have the virus.

[Anonymous]

I saw an epidemiologist on the news say that containment is no longer an effective strategy for North America, There are estimates that fifty million people in North America could have the virus.

The containment ship sailed long ago. Some form of managed herd immunity is the only strategy left until there's a vaccine.

[Anonymous]

I saw an epidemiologist on the news say that containment is no longer an effective strategy for North America, There are estimates that fifty million people in North America could have the virus.

If that's true, it might be too late for a vaccine.

[Gaon]

Israel announces antibody that neutralizes coronavirus, even amongst infected



JERUSALEM (Israel Institute for Biological Research) – Israel announces an antibody that neutralizes coronavirus, even amongst the infected.

The Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the development phase of an antibody that would be effective in neutralizing SARS-Cov-2, known as the coronavirus, has been completed.



Through its Twitter account, the Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed the development of what could become the first antidote to covid-19.



According to the entities, now the antidote passes from the development phase to the acceptance phase of the pharmaceutical companies, which would allow it to be mass-produced and commercialized.



The scientific development would be made up of a few proteins that are harmful to the human body and has already been tested on patients with risky cases of coronavirus.



Israel claim that the IIBR is the first institution to achieve a scientific breakthrough that meets all three parameters:



1. A new and refined monoclonal antibody containing a deficient proportion of harmful proteins

2. The antibody can neutralize the coronavirus

3. The antibody was explicitly tested in aggressive cases of coronavirus



In the meantime, the Government of Israel announced the complete removal of mobility restrictions imposed on citizens.

https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05/israel-announces-antibody-that-neutralizes-coronavirus-even-amongst-infected/">https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05 ... -infected/">https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05/israel-announces-antibody-that-neutralizes-coronavirus-even-amongst-infected/



This could be it for COVID-19.

[Anonymous]

So, Israel has a cure for COVID-19?

[Odinson]

I havent worn a mask once during this corona time..

[Anonymous]

I havent worn a mask once during this corona time..

[Anonymous]

Israel announces antibody that neutralizes coronavirus, even amongst infected



JERUSALEM (Israel Institute for Biological Research) – Israel announces an antibody that neutralizes coronavirus, even amongst the infected.

The Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the development phase of an antibody that would be effective in neutralizing SARS-Cov-2, known as the coronavirus, has been completed.



Through its Twitter account, the Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed the development of what could become the first antidote to covid-19.



According to the entities, now the antidote passes from the development phase to the acceptance phase of the pharmaceutical companies, which would allow it to be mass-produced and commercialized.



The scientific development would be made up of a few proteins that are harmful to the human body and has already been tested on patients with risky cases of coronavirus.



Israel claim that the IIBR is the first institution to achieve a scientific breakthrough that meets all three parameters:



1. A new and refined monoclonal antibody containing a deficient proportion of harmful proteins

2. The antibody can neutralize the coronavirus

3. The antibody was explicitly tested in aggressive cases of coronavirus



In the meantime, the Government of Israel announced the complete removal of mobility restrictions imposed on citizens.

https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05/israel-announces-antibody-that-neutralizes-coronavirus-even-amongst-infected/">https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05 ... -infected/">https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2020/05/israel-announces-antibody-that-neutralizes-coronavirus-even-amongst-infected/



This could be it for COVID-19.

There's hardly any information about this.

[cc]

Here's from Medical Life Sciences



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Here's Forbes - Israel Announced A Major Coronavirus Antibody Breakthrough. Here's Why That's Reason To Be Optimistic



https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/ ... 7182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4



"While there have been several breakthroughs in antibody research over the past few months (including a related finding by Dutch researchers at Utrecht University and Erasmus University in March), Israeli researchers claimed in a statement that "as far as we know, according to comprehensive scientific publications from around the world, the Biological Research Institute is the first in the world to achieve this breakthrough in these three parameters at the same time.""



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 I have very good vibes on this one and ALWAYS thot Israel would be first on Covid ... even have a bet on with a friend, and it's lookin good   ac_smile

[Anonymous]

Here's from Medical Life Sciences



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Here's Forbes - Israel Announced A Major Coronavirus Antibody Breakthrough. Here's Why That's Reason To Be Optimistic



https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/ ... 7182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4



"While there have been several breakthroughs in antibody research over the past few months (including a related finding by Dutch researchers at Utrecht University and Erasmus University in March), Israeli researchers claimed in a statement that "as far as we know, according to comprehensive scientific publications from around the world, the Biological Research Institute is the first in the world to achieve this breakthrough in these three parameters at the same time.""



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 I have very good vibes on this one and ALWAYS thot Israel would be first on Covid ... even have a bet on with a friend, and it's lookin good   ac_smile

The Israeli one sounds like ot cleared the final hurdle and is ready for release..



So do we have a cure for COVID-19?

[cc]

Here's from Medical Life Sciences



https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200505/Israeli-scientists-discover-monoclonal-antibody-that-neutralizes-SARS-CoV-2.aspx">https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200 ... CoV-2.aspx">https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200505/Israeli-scientists-discover-monoclonal-antibody-that-neutralizes-SARS-CoV-2.aspx





Here's Forbes - Israel Announced A Major Coronavirus Antibody Breakthrough. Here's Why That's Reason To Be Optimistic



https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/ ... 7182d15ba4">https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/05/05/israel-just-announced-a-major-coronavirus-antibody-breakthrough-heres-why-thats-reason-to-be-optimistic/#297182d15ba4



"While there have been several breakthroughs in antibody research over the past few months (including a related finding by Dutch researchers at Utrecht University and Erasmus University in March), Israeli researchers claimed in a statement that "as far as we know, according to comprehensive scientific publications from around the world, the Biological Research Institute is the first in the world to achieve this breakthrough in these three parameters at the same time.""



Note: This may get lost at bottom of page when page turns shortly -



 I have very good vibes on this one and ALWAYS thot Israel would be first on Covid ... even have a bet on with a friend, and it's lookin good   ac_smile

The Israeli one sounds like ot cleared the final hurdle and is ready for release..



So do we have a cure for COVID-19?

Not exactly sure, wording is slightly confused in a place or 2 but it does seem a huge breakthrough - I will follow this one up immediately



For sure it's a great leap forward and I'm close to winning my bet that Israel would be the one to do it. I know they meet the 3 criteria to be valid - as to testing I'm not certain ... lots of testing to do now

[cc]

Gaon's post is correct



Forbes > Israel Announced A Major Coronavirus Antibody Breakthrough. Here's Why That's Reason To Be Optimistic



Although the antibody has not been tested on animals or humans, it appears to meet three key clinical components necessary for a viable treatment, giving hope that the development of a treatment could be shortened substantially.



The research, announced by the Israel Institute of Biological Research, purports to meet three key parameters.



First, the antibody is monoclonal, which means it specifically does not have harmful proteins that would otherwise make the antibody difficult to use.



Second, the antibody is able to neutralize the coronavirus.



Third, given the various mutations of the virus worldwide, the Israeli antibody was specifically tested against the aggressive strain of the coronavirus. While there have been several breakthroughs in antibody research over the past few months (including a related finding by Dutch researchers at Utrecht University and Erasmus University in March), Israeli researchers claimed in a statement that "as far as we know, according to comprehensive scientific publications from around the world, the Biological Research Institute is the first in the world to achieve this breakthrough in these three parameters at the same time."



"This is an important milestone, but afterwards comes complicated tests and a process of getting regulatory approval. Per an assessment by the institute's scientists, this technological breakthrough is poised to shorten the process, which will go on for several months."



... In many ways, it's not surprising that Israel is well-poised to be a leader in coronavirus related research, a global effort that now has over 100 research groups around the world focused on finding antibodies and a vaccine. Israel has multiple major research institutes now focused on pursuing coronavirus breakthroughs. In addition to the Institute of Biological Research, the Migal Galilee Research Institute in northern Israel, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Ben Gurion University in the Negev, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa are all working on various aspects of antibody, vaccine and testing research. Together they are collaborating with one another, Israeli medical centers and researchers all around the world.



........In many ways, it's not surprising that Israel is well-poised to be a leader in coronavirus related research, a global effort that now has over 100 research groups around the world focused on finding antibodies and a vaccine. Israel has multiple major research institutes now focused on pursuing coronavirus breakthroughs. In addition to the Institute of Biological Research, the Migal Galilee Research Institute in northern Israel, the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Ben Gurion University in the Negev, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa are all working on various aspects of antibody, vaccine and testing research. Together they are collaborating with one another, Israeli medical centers and researchers all around the world.



But just as much as the research institutions, Israel's coronavirus advances are also boosted by a private sector that has a large number of entrepreneurial companies focused on life sciences, contributing its reputation as start-up nation. According to a 2019 report by Israel's Innovation Authority, the nation of almost nine million residents has over 1,600 life sciences companies, attracting over $1.5 billion of funding in 2018. Often spinning out of government funded research programs and thriving in a deeply entrepreneurial ecosystem, Israeli companies continue to make breakthroughs across the life sciences sector, from pharma to foodtech to medical cannabis. But right now, a huge focus is on coronavirus-related research projects as Israel, like much of the world, has been substantially impacted by the pandemic.

[cc]

The breakthrough is a significant step in the fight against COVID-19 because the scientists developed it from a single recovered cell, hence, the term monoclonal antibody. This means that the antibody is more potent in developing an effective treatment.



To compare, the antibodies that have been extracted across the globe are all polyclonal.





The breakthrough is a significant step in the fight against COVID-19 because the scientists developed it from a single recovered cell, hence, the term monoclonal antibody.



This means that the antibody is more potent in developing an effective treatment. To compare, the antibodies that have been extracted across the globe are all polyclonal.





The only one that meets the 3 key parameters:



1. The antibody is monoclonal, new and refined, and contains an exceptionally low proportion of harmful proteins



2. The antibody is able to neutralize the coronavirus



3. The antibody was specifically tested on the aggressive coronavirus

[Anonymous]

Oh I hope the Israeli antibodies treatment is available globally very soon.

[cc]

The entire world really really really really really really really really really really really really needs it





I can't find it at moment but I read that it was headed up by the Israeli Defense Dept - If so better believe it will get done right and fast .. they have proven over and over and over to be the most precise, most intelligent  &  most efficient body on earth (which is a big part of why I literally bet on them to do it first back in March (& I never bet, lol)

Once tested, the IDF will get production flying - My guess is they are already gearing up knowing they can (or maybe already have) done it



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"This is an important milestone, which will be followed by a series of complex tests and a process of regulatory approvals. That said, the scientists at the institute believe that the nature of this breakthrough could lead to a shortening of the process, which could span over several months," Bennett added.



The IIBR (Israel Institute for Biological Research ) has not only developed the antibody against the novel coronavirus, but it was also involved in collecting plasma from recovered patients in an attempt to aid in research. It has also taken part in the progress of developing a vaccine, along with MigVax, an affiliate of the MIGAL Galilee Research Institute. The scientists have reported being close to completing the first phase of developing a potent coronavirus vaccine.



The institute is working tirelessly to find a cure for the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 16,000 in the country and has killed at least 238.



The IIBR and the town of Yeoham plan to open the country's first vaccine production facility. They will team up with two international pharmaceutical companies and present the plan for the quick establishment of the facility if the Israeli government provides approval.



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