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FDA commissioner says he overstated effects of virus therapy
Read full article: FDA commissioner says he overstated effects of virus therapy(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. I have been criticized for remarks I made Sunday night about the benefits of convalescent plasma. The comparison was not between the number of patients who received plasma and those who got none at all. Lurie said Hahns performance at the press conference undermined his credibility, particularly among FDA staff. On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, called Hahn a disappointment and said House committees were looking into FDA actions.