Bamlanivimab, an investigational COVID treatment for non-hospitalized people, is given by IV at the Baltimore Convention Center for patients approved for this treatment.

The Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) operates an outpatient infusion center to administer monoclonal antibody therapies as a treatment for COVID-19.

Authorized by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), this outpatient treatment has been demonstrated to reduce COVID-19 hospitalization or emergency room visits when given within 10 days of symptom onset. It is administered by IV (through a vein).

The monoclonal antibody therapy offered at the BCC COVID Infusion Center is a combination of casirivimab and imdevimab (also known as REGN-COV, manufactured by Regeneron) - Read the Provider Fact Sheet (also available in Spanish).

Who Can Receive Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

These medicines are authorized for the treatment of people age 12 and older, who have COVID-19 but are not hospitalized and who meet other specific criteria. Both treatments have the same criteria, which include, but are not limited to:

Mild to moderate symptoms
High risk for developing severe symptoms or the need for hospitalization

For more about these treatments, the specific criteria and potential side effects, please read the Patient Fact Sheets, linked above.

Referrals for COVID Infusion Therapy

For Providers: How to Refer a Patient for Treatment

The Baltimore Convention Center Infusion Center team will review referral information and contact the patient. If monoclonal treatment is indicated, we will coordinate services right away. Please inform your patient to expect our call.

For Patients: Please see your regular doctor to be referred. If you cannot see a doctor, please visit umms.org/BCCInfusion to complete a self-referral form, or call 410-649-6122 Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5pm to reach the clinical team.

Cost of Treatment

Patients will not personally pay anything for treatment and do not need to have health insurance of any kind to receive the treatment. If a patient has health insurance, the insurance may be charged for this care, but the patient will not be billed.

At the Infusion Center

Hours: The COVID Infusion Center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1 – 4:30 pm.

Visitors are not allowed for adult patients. People with disabilities and minors may have one person accompany them.
The infusion takes about 30 minutes, followed by one hour of observation.
Everyone must wear a surgical mask at all times while on the premises of the Baltimore Convention Center.

Getting to the Infusion Center

Patient parking and drop-off is at 232 S. Charles Street between Pratt and Conway Streets.

To get to the parking reserved for infusion center patients, use the access street by taking a right from Pratt Street just before Charles Street. Park to the right of the traffic cones just before the infusion center entrance. See Google Map of location.

When you arrive, security personnel will greet you and let you know how to proceed. Please ensure that the patient has their belongings and is met safely by our nursing staff.

For those without access to transportation, the COVID Infusion Center offers free transportation to and from your appointment. Talk to your scheduling nurse for more information.

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