As the coronavirus mutates, the efficacy of our monoclonal antibodies tends to take a hit — in fact, a lot of the monoclonal antibodies we used earlier in the pandemic are no longer effective. Once a person is hospitalized or requires oxygen, they no longer qualify for monoclonal antibodies, according to Scott Roberts, a Yale Medicine infectious diseases physician. FatCamera via Getty Images There are some prescriptions available for COVID-19 treatments if you qualify. Taken two times a day for five days, Paxlovid has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death by 88%. There are a ton of COVID-19 treatments in development, including new pills, infusions and monoclonal antibodies.

Source: Huffington Post April 04, 2022 16:43 UTC