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Copyright © 2022, San Diego Union Tribune | | Advertisement Thanks to community response to the plea for blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood supply is currently stable both locally and across the nation. San Diego Blood Bank has issued a call for recovered COVID-19 patients, as they may be eligible to donate “convalescent plasma” to help treat patients fighting the virus.While COVID-19 has no proven treatment, plasma taken from those who have recovered may help patients currently fighting the virus. This is because the plasma has developed antibodies against the virus.“Hospitals are reaching out to us on a daily basis for convalescent plasma,” said David Wellis, CEO, San Diego Blood Bank. “If anyone has recovered from the virus, we are calling on them to join us in helping patients in critical condition fight COVID-19.”San Diego Blood Bank has created a form where people can submit their contact information to be qualified for convalescent plasma donation.Individuals can donate convalescent plasma if they have a confirmed positive laboratory test and no symptoms for the last 28 days. People with a subsequent confirmed negative test can donate after 14 days of symptom resolution. People are encouraged to fill out the form even if they have not yet been tested.To submit contact information to be qualified as a convalescent plasma donor, visit . Donors will also need to meet routine donor screening criteria.There are other ways to support San Diego Blood Bank during this important time:To make an appointment or financial donation, visit . Donors must be 17 years or older, weigh a minimum of 114 pounds and be in general good health.San Diego Blood Banks is a nonprofit dedicated to community health by providing a reliable supply of blood to patients in need. Get the Ramona Sentinel in your inbox Top news from Ramona, in your inbox every Thursday for free. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Ramona Sentinel. Show Comments At a time when local news is more important than ever, support from our readers is essential. If you are able to, please today. Advertisement choose any amount, cancel any time AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement At a time when local news is more important than ever, support from our readers is essential. If you are able to, please today.

Copyright © 2022, San Diego Union Tribune | | Advertisement Thanks to community response to the plea for blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood supply is currently stable both locally and across the nation. San Diego Blood Bank has issued a call for recovered COVID-19 patients, as they may be eligible to donate “convalescent plasma” to help treat patients fighting the virus.While COVID-19 has no proven treatment, plasma taken from those who have recovered may help patients currently fighting the virus. This is because the plasma has developed antibodies against the...

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