Author: Reilly Lowery

Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana on Friday urged Americans to have confidence in the coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, relying on his experience as a participant in the companies’ phase three clinical trial. The U.S. pharmaceutical giant and German biotech firm said earlier Friday they intended to apply for emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, making them the first companies to do so for a Covid-19 vaccine. Final data released this week showed the vaccine was 95% effective in preventing the disease. The FDA’s review process is expected to take a few weeks. “This

Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Wednesday that he participated in the COVID-19 vaccine trial for Pfizer, and that he believes he was given a successful dose. Daines later tested positive for antibodies, which does not mean he has the virus but would indicate possible immunity. He participated in the trial run out of Bozeman Health, which included volunteers in Bozeman, where Daines lives. The blind trial was part of Pfizer’s vaccine development. The drug manufacturer announced Wednesday its vaccine is 95% effective and it plans to seek emergency use authorization from the FDA in the next few days. Daines

BOZEMAN — U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) announced on Wednesday that he has participated in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine blind trial. Participants in a blind trial do not know if they are receiving the treatment or a placebo, but Daines has since tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, according to a news release. “My goal is to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and the American people wondering if they should take the vaccine when it is approved,” Daines stated in the release. “While I believe a vaccine is key to getting back to normal, I do not believe in mandating

Senator Steve Daines held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that he and Mrs. Daines participated in a trial for the Pfizer COVID 19 vaccine. Daines said he learned about the trial from a most unlikely source; his mother. “Thanks to that call from my mom, my wife and I decided to go online and enroll in the trial,” he said. “We joined over 100 Montanans, many from the area there in southwest Montana who were participating in that particular trial.” Daines said the results turned out well from his test vaccine. “This was a blind trial, so when

Missoula, MT — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced his participation in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial out of Bozeman. It’s a blind trial, but Daines later tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies and stated in a press call he believes he received the vaccine. Prior to and during the trial he says he never tested positive or showed symptoms of COVID-19. “My goal in all of this was to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and the American people who are wondering if they should take the vaccine when it’s approved. This is about saving lives,” said Daines. Daines

HELENA- Senator Steve Daines announced he is participating in a blind trial for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. A release from Daines says he has since tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Daines says his mother told him of Pfizer looking for people to take part in their COVID-19 trial in Bozeman, Daines and his wife enrolling in the trial. From Daines’ release: “My goal is to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and the American people wondering if they should take the vaccine when it is approved. This is about saving lives. This is about supporting our healthcare heroes. This is

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said today he was one of the people who participated in a trial of the vaccine pharmaceutical company Pfizer says appears to be 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19, and he encourages everyone to get the vaccination if it is approved and becomes available. Daines said part of the reason he wanted to be part of the test is to encourage all Montanans to get vaccinated once it is available. He said other than slight soreness in his arm, similar to after receiving an influenza shot, and slight chills the evening of his receiving the

HELENA – Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, said Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies after participating in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial. Daines’ announcement came as drug company Pfizer said its vaccine is 95% effective. The company plans to seek emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration in the coming days. The senator and his wife were part of a group of over 100 Montana residents participating in the trial. “My goal is to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and the American people wondering if they should take the vaccine when it is approved. This