DSHS will allocate this initial distribution of bamlanivimab based on three criteria: new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community, new lab-confirmed COVID-19 admissions to hospitals, and total lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients in hospitals.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have deployed Auxiliary Medical Units (AMU) to Lubbock and El Paso to assist with onsite surge capacity for local hospitals, with additional AMU’s available in the region if needed.
“San Angelo has had a superb medical community,” said Dr. Michael Blanc, a much respected cardiologist with the former Community Medical Associates who thousands from around here knew.
