Due to a decrease in demand for outpatient COVID-19 treatments, Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia has closed its centralized outpatient management clinic, and treatments are now ordered by local physicians from their clinics.

During the Pettis County COVID-19 Task Force meeting this week, it was reported that treatment is for people with a confirmed positive COVID-19 test who have a particularly high risk of progressing to more severe disease. These medications can significantly reduce the risk of deterioration, but only if used soon after the onset of symptoms. By the time, a patient’s condition has worsened, it is too late to use these preventative treatments.

People who test positive need a prescription/order from a local physician. You need to contact your healthcare professional as quickly as possible after testing positive. Two of the medications can only be started within five days of the onset of symptoms. People can no longer self-refer for infusions by calling the hospital.

This week’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic for the Pfizer two-dose primary series and booster doses is from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Bothwell Health Center Truman Lake in Warsaw. People may walk in; however, appointments are encouraged by calling (660) 829-8888. There is no charge for the vaccine.

Due to decreased demand, Bothwell is no longer offering the Moderna vaccine. People who want the Moderna vaccine should instead contact the Pettis County Health Center, Katy Trail Community Health or retail pharmacies that offer vaccines.

The Pfizer vaccine is available for children aged 5 to 11. People who want the vaccine for their child in that age group can make appointments at Bothwell TLC Pediatrics from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (660) 829-5852 or (660) 829-8888 or at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake in Warsaw from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays by calling (660) 438-6800.