New Telehealth Program For New Coronavirus Treatment, 'Paxlovid' In City Of Brockton

Brockton MA

08 May, 2022

1:08 AM

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Press release from the City of Brockton: May 5, 2022 New Telehealth program for new COVID-19 treatment, "Paxlovid". Massachusetts has launched a new free telehealth program to help residents easily access COVID-19 treatment The COVID-19 telehealth program is a quick, easy and free way for individuals to see if Paxlovid is an appropriate treatment for them. Paxlovid is a COVID-19 treatment pill taken orally that can reduce the risk for severe symptoms and hospitalization by nearly 90 percent This program is available to all COVID-19 positive Massachusetts residents 18 years or older who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. The telehealth visit consists of a short health intake survey and, if eligible, a video consultation with a health care clinician. During the telehealth visit, the clinician will review symptoms and risk factors, and determine if Paxlovid treatment is appropriate. If an individual is eligible for the treatment, the clinician will send a prescription to a local pharmacy or, if necessary, arrange for free overnight delivery to the resident's home. This program can be accessed at mass.gov/COVIDtelehealth and is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese This press release was produced by the City of Brockton. The views expressed here are the author's own.