(La Porte County, IN) - Not only is a vaccine close to being here but advanced treatment for COVID 19 is now available locally.

Regeneron has been delivered to medical facilities in the area, said La Porte County Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kora.  Kora, who has a medical practice in Michigan City, said Regeneron was given early to President Trump during his COVID-19 infection and he credited the treatment for his quick recovery from the virus.

Kora said Regeneron provides anti-bodies that work to keep infected people from becoming sicker and out of the hospitals.  Kora said Regeneron does not work much on patients in advanced stages of COVID-19.

He said hospitals, at or near capacity, should see a reduction in patients from Regeneron working before symptoms become much worse.