Emergency authorization of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ Covid-19 antibody drug now includes an injectable version, which is a more convenient option for patients. The drug developer plans to seek full FDA approval of its antibody cocktail later this summer.
Gov. Whitmer Vetoes COVID-19 Bills Related to Michigan Graduations, Public Records
Detroit Free Press
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed two pandemic-related measures on Thursday, nixing bills that dealt with graduation ceremonies and public record requests during a health crisis.
One measure, HB 4728, would ban the state health department or local health officials from issuing orders that restricted high school graduation ceremonies this spring and summer.
The second, HB 4448, would prevent the state from extending deadlines during a declared emergency for providing records in responses to requests made under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, along with making requiring additional compliance with records law during a crisis.
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Stellar Health is pleased to announce the appointment of JoRel Nye, former Senior Vice President of Technical Product Management at Aledade as its new Chief Product Officer.
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Paige co-founder Dr. David Klimstra has been named Chief Medical Officer, a role that will start in August. Klimstra is currently Chair of the Department of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In his new role, Klimstra will lead the clinical implementation and evidence generation for Paige’s technology and