AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Saturday that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing 40 cases of antiviral drug remdesivir to ten hospitals throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
These cases have been provided to DSHS through the US Department of Health and Human Services This is the sixth round of distribution by the federal government. With 448 cases, this is the largest distribution and is sufficient to treat approximately 1,792 patients.
“As Texas faces an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we remain committed to providing healthcare professionals with the resources they need to respond to this increase and support patients with COVID-19,” said the Governor Abbott. “The State of Texas thanks the United States Department of Health and Human Services for their continued assistance in equipping Texas hospitals with Remdesivir. As we continue to fight the virus, Texas remains committed to keeping our communities healthy and safe. “
Remdesivir has shown promise in early trials to speed recovery time among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
The counties included in this distribution are Cameron County, which is receiving 16 remdesivir cases and Hidalgo County with 24 remdesivir cases.
