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Plasma Donor Centre opens in Chelmsford

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Thursday, 5 November, 2020
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An important update for those who have had COVID-19 and want to help others. A new Donor Centre dedicated to collecting convalescent plasma in the search for effective treatments for COVID-19 has now opened in Chelmsford. The new centre is located at Victoria House, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JE.

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is leading a major trial programme, on behalf of the government, to collect convalescent plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.

This plasma may contain antibodies which could stop the virus spreading. Following collection – via a safe and easy process taking about one hour and 15 minutes – the plasma can be transfused to COVID-19 patients whose immune systems are struggling to develop their own antibodies.

Donations are urgently needed ahead as we find ourselves amidst a second wave.

Donors are advised to continue keep donating plasma as normal even during the lockdown. Travel to donate plasma is classed as essential travel under Government guidelines.

You can register to help here https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/.../convalescent-plasma.../

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