Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order on Thursday to expand access to Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19, according to a news release. The order authorizes and directs State Health Director, Dr. Betsey Tilson to issue a statewide standing order to expand access to the COVID-19 treatment. Monoclonal Antibody Treatments are given to patients directly with an IV infusion or a shot, and if taken early can decrease the risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death from COVID-19, according to the release. The order will be in effect through Nov. 30 of this year and the release said the order will make it easier for people with COVID-19 to access this treatment across the state.
