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FDA reverses decision, gives emergency approval for blood plasma infusions

Hong Kong man reinfected with COVID-19 raises more vaccine questions

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 24, 2020 6:50 PM CT | Published: August 24, 2020 11:31 AM CT

About face comes after high-ranking experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, said early results did not prove the therapy works.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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