I tested positive Friday after not feeling well for a few days. I’m in my 40’s and very healthy except I do have lupus. It’s been managed very well and I don’t take anything for it right now but it did qualify me for monoclonal antibody treatment. The one I received was Bamlanivimab, the same one Trump received. If you are over 65, or have a health condition such as autoimmune disease, immune deficiency, diabetes, heart or liver disease, hypertension etc you can qualify. It’s also FREE. I got mine at one of 3 clinics the govt has set up at regional hospitals. It’s an infusion that lasts and hour and then they monitor you for an hour. If you are early on in your diagnosis, this could really help. It needs to be given within 10 days and before the need for hospitalization. So far researchers say it reduces the need for hospitalization by 70%. It recently received an EUA.
Hope this is helpful.
Edited to add that you need a referral. You can get one easy if you test at an urgent care, er, or dr office. If at a cvs or something then call your doctor for a referral.
Hope this is helpful.
Edited to add that you need a referral. You can get one easy if you test at an urgent care, er, or dr office. If at a cvs or something then call your doctor for a referral.
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