Yes, this photo of severely ill COVID-19 patients lying on the floor in Jacksonville is real
COVID patients began lining up Tuesday at the Jacksonville Main Library Conference Center to receive monoclonal therapy. Thanks to a recent order from Gov. Ron DeSantis, people infected with COVID-19 are now able to receive the antibody treatment without a prescription or medical referral.
The question
Is this photo, posted on Reddit Thursday, claiming to show severely ill COVID patients lying on the ground at the Main Library waiting for monoclonal therapy real?
The answer
Yes, the photo is real. First Coast News reached out to city officials Thursday morning seeking validity of the image. Nikki Kimbleton, director of communications/public affairs for Jacksonville, sent the following statement:
“The volume of patients at this state operated facility more than doubled yesterday. There were wheelchairs on hand, but at the time these pictures were taken, all of the available wheelchairs were in use. In order to support the State of Florida in their efforts to provide this important treatment (that they’ve contracted out to CDR Maguire), JFRD and COJ are providing triple the number of wheelchairs, additional seating for those waiting in line and signage that directs patients to alert someone if they need any type of assistance.”
The city later amended the statement, adding that “monoclonal antibody treatment is the key to alleviating stress on area hospitals” and thanked Gov. DeSantis for providing the treatment to Jacksonville residents.
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Desantis has chosen poorly, as have those who voted for him. He behaves and advises well below the line for minimum assessment of a public employee or official.
His voters no longer hold anyone accountable. They are in free fall bewilderment. Dazed and enchanted, by ,..what exactly ?
It is never acceptable to take advantage of the vulnerable. Punchable grade 9.5
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