NOTE: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources.”

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What is the benefit of treating Covid-19 with monoclonal antibodies as opposed to just antibodies (such as found in plasma)?

3. a) What is the purpose of the Recovery clinical trial?
b) How do antibodies help treat Covid-19?

4. How did Ms. James’ view her participation in the clinical trial for the monoclonal antibodies?

5. What caution did the Zoe Hilton, the health board’s research team leader, give regarding the treatment?

6. What assurance did Professor Martin Landray give regarding the treatment?

7. If you were diagnosed with Covid-19 and were asked by doctors if you wanted to be treated with the monoclonal antibodies in this clinical trial that Ms. James and President Trump were treated with, would you want to do so? Explain your answer.

8. We read/watch multiple bad news stories every day. Why is it important for people to learn about the progress being made by researchers and scientists in developing treatments and vaccines for Covid-19?