THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021 Page 21 Baker announces state supported monoclonal antibody treatment sites T he Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the deployment of three state supported mobile units for monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for high-risk individuals who have been exposed to or have COVID-19. These new clinics have the capacity to treat a combined 500 patients per week with therapies that have shown to be effective in reducing severity of disease and keeping COVID-19-positive individuals from being hospitalized. Referral from a health care provider is required for treatment at any of the three new mobile clinics. Treatment is provided at no cost to the patient and offered regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Patients should discuss with their health care providers whether mAb treatment is right for them. Two of the new mobile units – currently in Fall River and Holyoke – began administering mAb treatment to patients on November 22, and a third unit will be deployed to Everett on December 3. These mobile clinics will increase access to mAb treatment in Massachusetts for high-risk individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. The mobile clinic sites can be relocated easily based on demand. “These mobile sites enable individuals with early COVID-19 or who have been exposed to COVID-19 to be treated quickly and safely ESSENTIAL | FROM PAGE 4 proportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are prioritized. Using this framework, the bill delivers targeted, transformational supports to critical sectors, such as health care, mental and behavioral health, housing security, environment and workforce development. On November 15, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate appointed a Conference Committee to reconcile their respective versions of the ARPA spending bill before it can be sent to Governor Charlie Baker for his review and signature. ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Thank You The E Club of Everett its Officers, Board of Governors and Membership would with monoclonal antibody infusion,” said Acting Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “While the best protection against COVID-19 is vaccination, these therapies can help prevent hospitalization and severe illness for infected or exposed high-risk individuals. People with questions about whether this treatment is right for them should discuss it with their healthcare provider.” In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the temBAKER | SEE PAGE 29 like to thank the individuals, business, and friends who sponsored a table at our Kickoff Banquet held at Spinelli’s on Saturday, November 27, 2021. The funds raised will help future Scholar/athletes in their college endeavors. They are as follows: Agnetta Family, Rick Farnell Family, John J. “Jack” McGrath Family, Mayor Carlo DeMaria Family, Bubba Sag, Inc., Vincent J. Ragucci, Jr. Family, Everett Bank, Armando “Mando” Leo Family, Kayem, Inc., Angelina and Carmine Ragucci Family, Malden Trans., Inc., State Senator Sal DiDomenico Family, Councillor-At-Large Michael Marchese Family, Palladion Security Services, Encore, Sachetta & Callahan, LLC, Joseph D. Cataldo, Esq., Katy Rogers Photography, Fine Art, McGovern Automotive Group, Anderson Component Corp., State Representative Joseph McGonagle, and Peter E. Flynn, Esq. If you would like to sponsor a table at our Scholarship/Awards Banquet May 28, 2022 please contact me at 617.331.0957. Thank you to all, stay safe and well, James A. “Tank” Agnetta, Jr. Treasurer E. Club of Everett
22 Publizr Home