Central Broward News

Broward County recently issued the following announcement.

Monoclonal antibody treatment for people who've contracted COVID-19 is now available at two Broward County Parks.

The antibody therapy treatment is being provided by the State of Florida through the Florida Department of Health and is meant for people 12 years and older who are at high risk for severe illness.

The treatment is available at these Broward County parks: 

• C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines, 33028, Monday - Sunday, 9AM to 5PM, by appointment only. This site is administered by CDR Health. Make Appointment
• Markham Park & Target Range, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, 33326, Monday - Sunday, 8AM to 5PM, by appointment only. This site is administered by AshBritt-IEM Health through the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Make Appointment

Health officials say monoclonal antibodies help the immune system recognize and respond effectively to the COVID-19 virus and can prevent severe illness, hospitalization and death in high-risk patients who have contracted the virus.

A full list of state-supported or previously state-supported operational monoclonal antibody therapy sites can be found by visiting floridahealthcovid19.gov/treatments/treatmentlocator.

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