An-Najah News - England Health officials have issued a rallying call for those who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate their plasma.

On Monday  the NHS Blood and Transplant  unit launched an urgent appeal for more donations as the health service prepares for a potential second wave of the virus. So far more than 13,000 donations have been made, but more are urgently needed says Dr Gail Miffin, NHSBT's chief medical officer.

According to preliminary research, there are three groups of patients whose plasma could have the most potential to help others, due to the antibodies produced by their immune systems when fighting the virus.

These include patients who are over the age of 35, males and those who required hospitalization.

Prof David Roberts, NHSBT’s associate medical director for blood donation, previously said: “Please help your NHS fight Covid-19. Convalescent plasma donation is safe and easy and you could save lives. If you get the call, please donate.”