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OneBlood accepting plasma donations from recovered coronavirus patients
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Anyone who has already contracted and completely recovered from coronavirus disease can help those whose lives may still be in danger.
A new treatment known as "COVID-19 convalescent plasma” has received emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
Blood donation organizations like OneBlood are calling on anyone who meets the criteria to donate plasma at any of their locations.
People who have had and successfully recovered from the virus have developed antibodies, which remain in their plasma. By donating that plasma to be used in transfusions, they could help someone struggling to fight off the disease to recover. “I would encourage people who have recovered from the
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