Authored by Jannis Falkenstern via The Epoch Times,

The state of Florida has administrered more than 10,000 doses of the monoclonal antibodies treatment at state-sponsored sites since since Florida began rolling out the program two weeks ago, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) told The Epoch Times.

Demand for the treatment is high and is expected to go higher as word gets out and new sites are continuing to open throughout the state, Christina Pushaw, the governor's press secretary, said.

The 10,000 doses administered at state-sponsored sites do not include treatment administrered at infusion centers at clinics and hospitals around the state.

Baptist Health South Florida's Dr. Oscar Hernandez says he refers five to six patients for the treatment every day.

"The state is doing their part," Hernandez said. "Doctors need to be more proactive in recommending the monoclonals to high-risk patients who test positive for COVID-19."