Eli Lilly’s Coronavirus Antibody Treatment Trial Halted | NBC Nightly News

The drug makers announced it was pausing the trial “out of an abundance of caution” amid new potential safety concerns. The move comes just hours after Johnson & Johnson announced it was also pausing its trials because a participant suffered an “unexplainable illness.”

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[cathyshappell]

Thank you for listening to the science! We want a vaccine but we want a safe one.

[slothystyle]

*Trump*
But but but, I told all my supporters its a cure though.

[karmakazi]

When is Trump going to tell his herd that these antibody treatments (including the one he received) are not possible without access to cells from aborted human fetuses?

[lindarockafellow]

So glad these companies are doing it scientifically. Doing it the proven way. Safety safety safety!

[catherineandujar]

This helps me feel better about public safety. Let baby Donald cry.

[lovejetfuel]

Trump is like, who cares just get that vaccine out asap before the election so it makes me look good.

[mbtaningco]

Trump: Who's Eli Lilly? I don't know any Eli Lilly.

[pakde]

This just goes to show despite the need of a vaccine and treatments we need to get it right. "First, do no harm"

[Bobby_Digital]

This vaccine development thing ain’t going to well... Looks like COVID-19 ain’t going nowhere for at least another year or more.... 😳😳😳😳😳

[victoriaeads]

BUT... BUT... That's supposed to be the CUUUURE!??!

[goodmusiq]

I don’t understand why the US isn’t collaborating with the World Health Organization and other countries to develop a vaccine. The priority should be SAFETY

[brendabaldwin]

I'm guessing he never had it it was all staged .justsayn .

[davidellis]

They were promised a bonus for expediency but there is no room for error. 💀

[jamsaidemelo]

To be fair it isnt unusual to put a hold on a trial for many reasons. I would be more concerned if they just moved ahead and not take proper precautions.

[jrbland]

YES WE ATE CONCERN. WE HAVE TO BE SAFE ON THIS.

[TheTrailburner]

Take hope in knowing there's still at least 9 other vaccine's in Phase 3 trials.
We knew not all of them were going to be successful, which is what these trials are for.

[himariaiko]

Not to worry. Trump said we will have a vaccine before Election Day.

[amyg]

It's strange that both companies have halted their trials at the same time. I hope this isn't a ploy to build the public's confidence in vaccines that are being developed at break-neck speed. Most vaccines take 10-15 years before they are ready to be approved for use.

[TruGODreality]

How is this still happening when Trump has the cure?

[ccccarriemchardy]

One of the bigger risks people take is public transport. No masks, not enough cleaning or distancing is just what covid needs to spread faster and easier.