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Maine CDC Health Advisory
February 11, 2022
Accessing COVID-19 Treatments for Non-hospitalized Patients
This health alert provides important updates regarding COVID-19 therapeutics for non-hospitalized patients, including new information on which patients to prioritize for some or all of these medications. It also includes information on locations in the State where patients can get tested, evaluated, and treated with these medications. The approach outlined in this health advisory is subject to change.
Vaccination remains the best way to prevent COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death. However, infections, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to occur in unvaccinated individuals and, to a lesser extent, in vaccinated individuals. Several oral and intravenous medications are now available in Maine to prevent progression of COVID-19 infection to hospitalization and death. However, lack of knowledge among patients, supply shortages of several of these medications, and other considerations such as transportation and insurance remain substantial barriers.
