A Washington Post article on monoclonal antibody treatment for Covid-19 patients starts with an interesting story. Readers learn about a retired surgeon who got a breakthrough Covid infection, and his wife, a retired nurse, who has a suppressed immune system. Both had gotten vaccinated for Covid-19. But Mike and Linda Burton did not know about the treatment, which is paid for by the federal government.
The Post reported, “That was all news [to me], when my friend Rita called,” said Linda Burton, a retired nurse. “I want everybody to know about this. I’m telling people that I know that are older. I’m saying ‘if you get exposed, you need to talk to your doctor about it.’”
The Post noted, "The drugs often prevent severe disease, keeping people like Mike Burton out of the hospital if taken within seven to 10 days after symptoms begin. And since last month, they can be given prophylactically to millions of people like Linda Burton who have been exposed to the coronavirus and are at high risk of serious consequences. "
At www.washingtonpost.com
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