Coronavirus treatment: Who can donate plasma and how for Covid-19 patients

Delhi was among the first few states to get ICMR approval to conduct trials with plasma therapy, which is still at trial stage

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday inaugurated India's first 'plasma bank' at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). 

He launched two helpline numbers for those who would like to donate plasma: one WhatsApp number and one toll free number.

“If you are eligible and are willing to donate plasma, then you may call us at 1031 or you can WhatsApp us at 8800007722. Our doctors will get in touch with you to further confirm your eligibility,” Kejriwal said.

"Donating plasma is an opportunity to save lives," he said. 

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