Daines Announces Participation in Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, Positive Test For Antibodies
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his participation in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial. The trial is a blind trial, however, Daines has since tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. This follows Pfizer’s announcement of the vaccine being 95% effective and plans to seek FDA emergency use authorization in the coming days. “Back in August, I got a call from my mom telling me how Pfizer was looking for people to enroll in their COVID-19 vaccine trial right in my hometown of Bozeman. Thanks to that call, my sweet wife Cindy and I decided to go online and enroll in the trial – joining
Daines confirms participation in COVID-19 vaccine trial, positive antibody test
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 and Mrs. Daines Participate in COVID Vaccine Trial
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
Daines participates in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial, calls vaccine safe
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
Sen. Daines taking part in Pfizer COVID-19 blind trial, tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies
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
Daines reveals was part of vaccine test
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
Daines Calls COVID Vaccine Safe After Participating in Trial
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
Daines among participants in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial
Montana’s Republican Senator Steve Daines has a unique perspective on one of the two COVID-19 vaccines that’s nearing the finish line. Daines was a participant in the vaccine trial for Pfizer’s formulation, which is one of two mRNA-based vaccines taking vaccination science where it hasn’t been before. Pfizer and Moderna have both announced that their vaccines are 94 to 95 percent effective. Each uses human genes to teach the immune system to recognize the spike protein on the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, but they do it in a way that’s a markedly different process from previous vaccines. There’s no live, attenuated virus
Sen. Steve Daines says he’s been part of Pfizer trial for COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Wednesday he has been part of Pfizer’s trial for a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he wanted to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and others wondering if they should take the vaccine when it is approved. Pfizer has announced their vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the spread of the respiratory illness. As of noon Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 11.3 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States and 247,834 deaths. Daines, R-Mont., said in a news conference that he received a call from his mother in August, saying Pfizer