Governor DeSantis announces new monoclonal antibody site in PBC

Posted 8/19/21

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida is setting up a new monoclonal antibody therapy treatment...

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Governor DeSantis announces new monoclonal antibody site in PBC

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WEST PALM BEACH — During a press conference held on Wednesday, Aug. 18, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida is setting up a new monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site at the Westgate Park and Recreation Center in West Palm Beach. This site has the capacity to serve 300 patients per day and will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The new site is located at:
Westgate Park and Recreation Center

3691 Oswego Ave.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

“Today, we opened a fifth antibody treatment site in less than one week, with the newest site located in West Palm Beach,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “While I am proud to report that 88% of seniors in Palm Beach County have chosen to get vaccinated, this treatment site will further our dual-pronged approach of prevention and treatment through vaccinations and therapeutics.”

The monoclonal antibody treatments are available to individuals 12 years of age and older who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness and hospitalization. The monoclonal antibody treatments are available at no cost to eligible individuals. To make an appointment visit: https://www.patientportalfl.com/s/?language=en_US

The antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the virus. According to the treatment guidelines, they should be administered as soon as possible after diagnosis.

For more information on COVID-19, visit the Palm Beach County COVID-19 website https://discover.pbcgov.org/coronavirus/Pages/default.aspx or contact the Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7, at 1 (866) 779-6121 or email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

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