The first transfusions of blood plasma from coronavirus survivors into patients have been carried out in Moscow, Deputy Mayor for Social Development Anastasiya Rakova said.
“We are monitoring the developments of colleagues in other countries, similar research has been carried out in China, Germany and the United States. We hope that the new method will help us more effectively combat the coronavirus pandemic. Today, 11 people who recovered from COVID-19 have donated their blood plasma in Moscow. Seven patients, who are currently undergoing treatment in the city’s clinics, have received the transfusion therapy,” Rakova said.
According to a chief specialist in transfusion at Moscow’s Healthcare Department, Andrei Bulanov, it’s well-known that those who recovered from the disease have developed antibodies in their blood that fight infections...
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