State Expanding COVID-19 Therapies

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Michigan will expand the use of a COVID-19 treatment in hopes of substantially reducing climbing hospitalizations and deaths. Additional doses of monoclonal antibodies will be given to hospitals and other providers, which will be asked to add infusion sites. Governor Whitmer said the treatment likely saved the life of former President Trump when he was hospitalized.

“So far, more than 6,600 Michiganders have received these treatments since they were approved for emergency use by the FDA in November,” says Whitmer. “Sixty-five percent of patients report feeling better within two days, and less than 5% require hospitalization following the treatment.”

The treatment has concentrated doses of lab-made antibodies to fight coronavirus infections and is geared toward people who are at high risk for severe symptoms or hospitalization. Whitmer said Wednesday the treatment could save lives.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.