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1-12-21 convalescent plasma shortage

todayJanuary 12, 2021

Red Cross blood donors could win a trip to next year’s Super Bowl by helping tackle a COVID-19 plasma shortage.  American Red Cross Wisconsin chapter spokeswoman Laura McGuire says as rising COVID cases across the country has led to a shortage of convalescent plasma.  Blood or platelet donors in January are automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl in Los Angelas, and a large screen television and $500 gift card.  To find out how to donate blood or convalescent plasma log on to redcrossblood.org.

Written by: Radio Plus