Covid-19 blood transfusions trials to be held in the UK ref DP
The UK is preparing to collect the blood of Covid-19 survivors to see if convalescent plasma transfusions could improve recovery times and chances of survival.
A spokesperson for NHS Blood said: “NHS Blood and Transplant is preparing to collect Covid-19 convalescent plasma from people who have recovered from this illness. We envisage that this will be initially used in trials as a possible treatment for Covid-19.
“If fully approved, the trials will investigate whether convalescent plasma transfusions could improve a Covid-19 patient’s speed of recovery and chances of survival.
“We are working closely with the government and all relevant bodies to move through the approvals process as quickly as possible,”