More than 540 people in Moscow have donated blood plasma for the treatment of coronavirus patients, according to a statement published on the Moscow government's website.
"So far, 340 patients have been infused with blood plasma, which is used, first and foremost, to help treat critical patients," the statement reads.
Experts from the Moscow Health Department believe that the use of blood plasma containing antibodies for the novel coronavirus could be an effective method to treat the infection< TASS reported.
A special hotline has been set up for Muscovites who have recovered from the coronavirus and wish to donate blood plasma. According to the hotline team, about 1,500 people are willing to become donors and more than 600 have already registered to give their plasma.
Over 540 people donate blood plasma for coronavirus patients in Moscow
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