At least two states are asking doctors to save the limited supply of monoclonal antibody treatments for high-risk COVID-19 patients, including people who are unvaccinated.
. The move is meant to prevent shortages while the supplies are replenished. The Biden administration has ordered more monoclonal antibody doses from the two main suppliers, Regeneron and Eli Lilly and Company.
In recent months, 70% of the country’s supply has gone to seven states: Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. All but Florida have below-average COVID-19 vaccination rates,In response to the restrictions, state health officials have been forced to issue recommendations about who should receive the treatment.
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