The US Food and Drug Administration says there's still more research to be done on convalescent plasma treatments for coronavirus, but the President suggests it was held up for 'political' reasons.
Dr Hahn said Mr Trump had not spoken to him or the agency.Loading
But in a letter describing the emergency authorisation, FDA chief scientist Denise Hinton said more research into the treatment was needed. During the 18-minute press conference, Mr Trump said he thought there had been a "logjam" at the FDA over granting the emergency authorisation. "The FDA Commissioner basically allowed the President to mischaracterise the decision and attack the integrity of FDA employees," he said.— the liquid component of blood — which is believed to contain viral antibodies.
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