BLOOD from coronavirus patients who have recovered could be used to treat those critically ill with the disease. Experts say that donated plasma from people who’ve had Covid-19 is rich in ant…
It may sound like it works in a similar way to a vaccine - and in a way it does - but the protection would only be temporary, experts say.The plasma infusion approach would give people a temporary shot of someone else's antibodies that are short-lived and require repeated doses.
If someone donates only plasma, their blood is drawn through a tube, the plasma is separated and the rest infused back into the donor's body. Tests are now being developed - that aren't available to the general public - as they figure out what's a good dose, and how often a survivor could donate.
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