AUSTIN (KXAN) — Republican candidate for governor, Allen West, says x-rays are exhibiting he has “COVID pneumonia” after his spouse was identified with COVID-19 on Friday. West says his spouse has been totally vaccinated for COVID-19 however he has not.
In response to a Fb publish on West’s web page, the couple have each been handled with monoclonal antibody infusion remedy.
“I need to thank all of you in your prayers,” says the latest post on West’s page. “There’s a priority about my oxygen saturation ranges, that are at 89 and they need to be at 95,” continues the publish. “My chest X-rays do present COVID pneumonia, not critical. I’m in all probability going to be admitted to the hospital.”
A publish from earlier within the day says West was “experiencing a low grade fever and lightweight physique aches” and “out of concern for public well being” his in individual occasions are suspended.
The publish additionally says he took Ivermectin, which the FDA the American Medical Association have called for an immediate end to, and hydroxychloroquine. The FDA has cautioned against using hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outdoors of the hospital setting or scientific trial because of the threat of coronary heart issues.
Ivermectin is used to deal with parasites in animals, and generally people, however it’s not an anti-viral and extra importantly, it’s not authorised by the Meals and Drug Administration for COVID-19 remedy. It may be taken topically or orally if prescribed by a health care provider for its supposed use, in any other case, potential uncomfortable side effects could be extreme, together with neurologic issues, seizures, coma and even loss of life.
Medical specialists and the CDC say there’s no knowledge exhibiting advantages of taking Ivermectin for COVID-19.
The publish on West’s web page goes on to say his spouse, Angela, acquired the COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot up to now, nonetheless West has not acquired his COVID-19 vaccine.
“LTC West has publicly acknowledged he helps particular person selection and that is mirrored in his family,” the publish says. “Each are wished a speedy restoration, as are others coping with this well being problem.”
“Cecilia and I are sending nicely needs to Allen and Angela,” says a Tweet from Gov. Greg Abbott. “Get nicely quickly.”
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