CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Governor Roy Cooper spoke on North Carolina’s response to COVID-19 Thursday afternoon.
The governor said COVID-19 vaccines are continuing to do their job by stopping most of the severe illness and death and they remain the “best tool to end this pandemic”.
Vaccines are free and available across North Carolina regardless of health insurance status.
“If you’re unsure about getting one, get off social media and get on the phone with your doctor. That’s the best place for accurate medical information,” Gov. Cooper said.
Gov. Cooper says while vaccines are the best protection from COVID-19, effective treatment is also available for people who get infected.
Those who test positive and have mild to moderate symptoms, the governor encourages residents to talk with their doctor about the treatment of monoclonal antibodies.
“Monoclonal antibodies are shown to be effective at preventing hospitalization once you have COVID. It’s critical to get tested as the treatment must be administered within 10 days from the start of symptoms. Your doctor will make the decision on whether the treatment is right,” Gov. Cooper said.
Last week, Gov. Cooper signed an executive order to make it easier to get monoclonal antibody treatment by increasing the number of places you can get it around the state. North Carolina is also working with FEMA to set up several sites where this treatment will be administered.
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