All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Davis Medical Center now offering COVID-19 antibody infusions

ELKINS, W.Va. – Davis Medical Center has established a dedicated antibody infusion center for patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.  Bamlanivimab is an antibody developed to neutralize the COVID-19 virus and help support your immune system as it fights off COVID-19.  This infusion is meant for patients suffering from mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 and can reduce the need to be hospitalized.

This infusion can only be given with a physician order.  If you have recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 and meet certain criteria, contact your provider to see if you are eligible for this treatment.

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