U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Collects Convalescent Plasma from 138 Sailors
U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam began collecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CP) May 31 in support of the Department of Defense effort to develop therapeutics to support active duty readiness.
Read MoreFirst Mainer to receive blood plasma treatment recovers from COVID-19
The first Mainer to receive transfusions of antibody-rich blood plasma says he remembers dreams of two groups chanting while he was on a ventilator for 18 days.
Read MoreBlood donations in Las Vegas tested for COVID-19
The national blood bank Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, announced on Wednesday that it is testing all blood donations for antibodies that indicate whether a person has had COVID-19 and has built up immunity to the virus.
Read MorePlasma treatment for COVID-19 patients still in early stages
Plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients still in early stages
Read MoreAs the economy reopens, scientists still have a lot to learn about coronavirus immunity
Six months and close to 7.5 million infections into the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are just now inching their way toward answering that question.
Read MoreCasey, Kelly remind Pennsylvanians about COVID-19 antibodies, plasma donations
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) Friday are reminding COVID-19 recovered-patients of the importance of donating plasma.
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