New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the first plasma bank in the country for the novel coronavirus patients in the city and urged the Covid survivors to come forward and donate plasma to save lives.
Addressing a virtual press conference, Kejriwal said, "Today I am announcing the plasma bank in Delhi. Plasma bank will solve the problems of Covid-19 patients."
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener said the plasma bank will become a success if the people who have got treated from the Covid-19 come forward and donate.
Kejriwal also launched the helpline number to register names for plasma donation. He said, "Those who want to donate can call directly on 1031 or WhatsApp on 8800007722 and the hospital will get in touch with you."
Kejriwal announces India's first plasma bank in Delhi
Delhi's first plasma bank to help treat novel coronavirus patients became operational on Thursday. CM Kejriwal said that COVID-19 patients who have recovered can come forward and donate plasma after 14 days.
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Kejriwal further said that cancer survivors, female who have undergone pregnancy, people with diabetics and taking insulin, people with hypertension or high blood pressure ailments, people with kidney, heart and lung disease cannot be a plasma donor.
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the first plasma bank in the country for the novel coronavirus patients in the city and urged the Covid survivors to come forward and donate plasma to save lives.
Addressing a virtual press conference, Kejriwal said, "Today I am announcing the plasma bank in Delhi. Plasma bank will solve the problems of Covid-19 patients."
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener said the plasma bank will become a success if the people who have got treated from the Covid-19 come forward and donate.
Kejriwal also launched the helpline number to register names for plasma donation. He said, "Those who want to donate can call directly on 1031 or WhatsApp on 8800007722 and the hospital will get in touch with you."
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Kejriwal further said that cancer survivors, female who have undergone pregnancy, people with diabetics and taking insulin, people with hypertension or high blood pressure ailments, people with kidney, heart and lung disease cannot be a plasma donor.