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The Blood Connection at Forefront of COVID-19 Fight
An urgent plea from the President and top public health officials has thrust the potentially lifesaving effects of convalescent plasma into the national spotlight.
Local politicians donate plasma after recovering from COVID-19: Ch 5 and 2 (SC)
Representative Nancy Mace and Joe Cunningham donated plasma on different days to South Carolina nonprofit, The Blood Connection, to help current COVID-19 patients in their recovery.
‘I want the next life saved like mine’: SC man with COVID-19 advocates for convalescent plasma donations: WIS (SC)
A Columbia man is sharing his battle with COVID-19 with the hopes it will encourage more South Carolinians who’ve had the virus to donate convalescent plasma. He says this treatment saved his life.
Blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors needed: FOX Carolina (SC)
FOX Carolina morning anchor Margaret-Ann Carter faced COVID-19 and is now clear from the virus. She shows you how COVID-19 survivors can give plasma needed for those still fighting.
16th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive: 106.3 WORD (SC)
The 16th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive kicks off today with 106.3 WORD’s sister stations, 93.3 the Planet and Rock 101.1
Record day in NC for COVID-19 hospitalizations drives need for convalescent plasma: WLOS (NC)
On Tuesday, July 14, 1,109 people statewide are hospitalized with the coronavirus. It’s creating a need and greater demand for those who’ve recovered from COVID-19 to donate convalescent plasma. That’s the treatment that gives those fighting the virus a boost of antibodies.
Donors to Receive Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing at Greenville NC Community Blood Drive
To boost community collection efforts during this unprecedented time of social distancing and safety concerns, Vidant Health and The Blood Connection (TBC) are partnering to host a large community blood drive at the Greenville Convention Center.
The Blood Connection seeking convalescent plasma donors: FOX Carolina (SC)
The Blood Connection is seeking convalescent plasma donors to donate in the Upstate, as cases of COVID-19 rise.
New Bern Church Hosts Community Blood Drive: WITN (NC)
The coronavirus continues to impact many aspects of our daily lives, and it’s also having an effect on the number of blood donors. That’s why The Blood Connection and CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern hosted a blood drive at Garber United Methodist Church.
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