Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift to preventative measures has been seen as monoclonal antibody treatment is becoming more known, says Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link:
“They are starting to talk a lot more of the monoclonal antibodies and that it is a preventative treatment for hopefully minimizing symptoms. If you are somebody that, even if you have or have not been vaccinated, but you have some medical conditions that put you at greater risk for sever symptoms and potentially hospitalization, if you do become positive for COVID, you can have those monoclonal antibodies. They like you to have it within the first few days, but can do up to seven days post diagnosis, but it really is like an antiviral type thing. It is a treatment that helps minimize symptoms and have seen really good results with that.”
Meanwhile, January of 2022 will mark the 15th anniversary of opening the Warren County Health Department in Monmouth.
**Written by WMOI/WRAM Director of Communications Kelsey Crain**
