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BHH officials roll out treatment for COVID patients not in hospitals

A new treatment is now available for non-hospitalized individuals who test positive for Covid-19. Baptist Health Hardin officials announced Friday the use of Bamlinivimab, intended to help those with mild and moderate illness from Covid-19.

Baptist Health Hardin Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Godfrey

Patients must meet some criteria to take one of two such anti-body treatments. Godfrey stresses that the treatment is not a substitute for the vaccine. The treatment was granted emergency use from the FDA.

HCS resumes staff vaccinations

Today, schools are resuming vaccinations once again for signed up staff members. Hardin County officials say that the process has gone smooth through the first 2 days.

District spokesperson John Wright

Elementary schools will begin staff vaccinations today. A list of affected schools and learning groups can be found by going to the district’s Facebook page and website.