Officials in several states are voicing concern over shortages of monoclonal antibody drugs used to treat COVID-19 patients.
Bamlanivimab, the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19.
"It is much easier to get a vaccine than risk becoming seriously ill with life threatening complications," Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner Kathleen Toomey said in a statement accompanying the state's announcement regarding the new HHS distribution system."Monoclonal antibodies are in short supply and high demand and hospital beds are full. What Georgia does have is enough vaccine for all Georgians aged 12 and over to be vaccinated.
"Vaccination is still the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19," Wehbi continued, adding,"North Dakotans who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to do so."
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