Monoclonal antibodies in short supply across nation
Monoclonal antibodies in short supply across nation
Published: Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:44 AM CST
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The monoclonal antibodies used to treat COVID-19 through infusion or IM injections are in short supply across the nation.
Owensboro Health is urging everyone not to rely on the treatment in place of vaccination.
Health officials say they’ll continue to treat patients as long as the supply lasts.
Right now at Owensboro Health, officials say they have nearly 50 people hospitalized with COVID-19.
The graphic below shows 16 patients are in critical care and eight are intubated.
Owensboro Health says these numbers are from 8 Monday morning.
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