We’ve seen some high profile people like Joe Rogan tout the benefits of monoclonal antibody treatment.
Some people have asked about the requirements for treatment of COVID. There were reports in Texas that some treatment centers used race as a qualification to provide treatment. One report allegedly involvedThe Texas Health and Human Services Infusion Hotline.
Some medical centers consider being Hispanic/black to be one reason you can get monoclonal antibodies treatment. Here’s a list from one medical center in Texas of what other criteria might qualify you to get the treatment. At least one would be required. “Latin X or Black” is one possible thing that would enable you to get the treatment at this clinic.
— Dr. Nickarama (@nickaramaOG) November 15, 2021
The reason that some areas are doing this is because Hispanic and black people seem to be at higher risk. But according to the Mayo Clinic, while there’s no evidence that people of color have genetic or other biological factors that make them more likely to be affected by COVID-19, they are more likely to have underlying health conditions that can be problematic for COVID such as type 2 diabetes. Why is it that the criteria for COVID-19 are based on race, and not the health conditions?
If there were any restrictions, it would be recommended that the treatment is given to those who are most at-risk and in greatest need.
Why is it necessary to set strict criteria? In other words, why isn’t it available to everyone whose doctor believes a person should have it, since it’s mass-produced, according to that same medical center in Texas. If it can be mass-produced, why don’t we just have it for anyone whose doctor says they need it? It is especially effective in treating people who have already been given it.
As we saw in September, Biden cut back on the monoclonal antibody treatment that had been shipped out to some of the states, including in Florida, saying he wanted to have “equitable distribution.” How very socialistic. Of course states needed it at different rates, but Biden wasn’t distributing it based on need. Who knows how many people could have been affected by his move? He probably should have increased supply.
In response, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that he had just made arrangements to purchase more Floridians’ stuff and was chastising Biden. Biden was also criticised by him for not fulfilling his promise of sending 50 percent more money to the state.
But that Delta variant surge has slowed, so why isn’t it generally available for anyone whose doctor wants to prescribe it? Having this restrictive criteria doesn’t sound like “following the science” at all.
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