Blood Centers collecting plasma from COVID-19 survivors

One treatment for COVID-19 that shows early promise is the use of convalescent plasma transfusions.

- one treatment for covid-19 that- shows early promise is the- use convalescent plasma - transfusions.

- that's the blood product that - comes from people who have- recovered from coronavirus and- are currently healthy.- now, america's blood centers, - which account for 60-percent- of the u-s blood supply, are- joining the fight.- they have teamed up with the- f-d-a and department of - health and human services to- advance this potential- treatment.- though it is not proven yet,- researchers believe it is - possible that convalescent- plasma could provide- antibodies to fight the virus.- if you have recovered from a- confirmed case of covid-19 and- would like to help, contact you- local blood center to - see if you are eligible.- to find a blood center near you- go to