FDA encourages COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma

(KYMA, KECY) - Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate their blood plasma to help treat others, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations.

The FDA said in a press release Thursday that more than 1,040 medical facilities and 950 physicians are participating in the protocol to expand access to convalescent plasma.

The American Red Cross lists requirements for plasma donation: being at least 17 years old and weighing at least 110 pounds, having a positive COVID-19 test in the past but have since recovered, and being in general good health.