COVID-19 Update: Monoclonal Antibody Availability and Access for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 and more

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Monoclonal Antibody Availability and Access for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19, CDC Health Advisory: Omicron Variant, CDC Health Advisory: Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity,

& Current Case Data

December 3, 2021

Monoclonal Antibody Availability and Access for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) wants to ensure that all health care providers across Ohio are aware of the availability of Monoclonal antibody treatment as an option and refer patients to treatment locations as appropriate. Providers caring for COVID-19 patients should determine whether antibodies are a recommended treatment for that individual, and make referrals to facilities offering the treatment option accordingly.

We have attached a memo from Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, Director of the Ohio Department of Health and a provider guidance document to share detailed information about this treatment.

CDC Health Advisory: Omicron Variant

Omicron, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, has been identified in many countries and categorized as a variant of concern by the U.S. government and the World Health Organization (WHO). Because little is known about Omicron currently, it is important for the public health and medical communities as well as the general public to remain vigilant to reduce potential exposure. This Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory summarizes current knowledge about Omicron and provides recommendations on how to detect the Omicron variant within the United States as soon as possible to mitigate its spread.

Click here to view the CDC health advisory.

CDC Health Advisory: Increasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings,
During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation

The CDC is issuing a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about increased influenza A(H3N2) activity that could mark the beginning of the 2021-2022 influenza season.

Click here to view the CDC health advisory.

Current Case Data

In-depth COVID-19 data for Ohio: coronavirus.ohio.gov

Ohio's central scheduling system: gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov

All vaccine providers: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov

More vaccine information: coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine

Video of the most recent updates, including versions with foreign language translation, can be viewed on The Ohio Channel's YouTube page.

For more information on Ohio's response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is leading Ohio’s pandemic response. If you have questions or concerns about their programs, please use the links below. SMBO will continue to share information from ODH as it is received.

Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry FAQs
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Contact an Ohio Responds program administrator
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Find COVID-19 vaccine provider locations
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Communications toolkit (talking points, language tips, social media language and trusted resources)
Pandemic Vaccine Provider Resource Page (vaccine training, storage, handling and reporting and other COVID-19 vaccine specific information)
COVID-19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement FAQs for Health Providers

Trusted Resources

State Medical Board of Ohio COVID-19 updates
- med.ohio.gov/COVID-19
Board of Pharmacy updates
- COVID-19 vaccine information
- COVID-19 response efforts
State of Ohio's website
- Coronavirus.Ohio.Gov
- Provider-specific information
Department of Health hotline
- 1-833-4-ASK-ODH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Information for health care professionals
World Health Organization
- COVID-19 info
DEA
- COVID-19 information page

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