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Governor Parson announces antibody treatment sites to remain operational

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Yesterday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri’s six state-contracted monoclonal antibody treatment sites will remain operational for an additional 30 days.

The original antibody treatment with SLSCO of Galveston, Texas was activated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in August to provide antibody treatment for 30 days in Jackson Butler, Jefferson, Pettis, and Scott Counties, in addition to the City of St. Louis.

A news release from Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s Office says, “These sites began operating between August 25-31. The 30-day extensions will apply to each site’s respective operating timeline. To date, 1,732 patients have been treated with monoclonal antibody infusions through these sites, and several other health care systems are also providing this care to their patients as needed. ”

Those would like to learn more about treatment sites in Missouri and how to access them can click this map.

You can click here for more information on Monoclonal Antibody treatment for Covid-19.

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