Shepeard Community Blood Center continues to be in need of Covid Convalescent Plasma (CCP) from donors who have fully recovered from a Covid-19 infection. If you have recovered from Covid-19, you may have antibodies in your plasma that can be used to treat extremely ill patients.
In effort to collect additional CCP, Shepeard is hosting two drives in Swainsboro during the month of February. The first drive will be held at Emanuel Medical Center (117 Kight Rd., Swainsboro, GA 30401), on Feb. 20. On Feb. 21, another drive will be held at CPR Fitness and Tan and The Spa at CPR (203 S. Circle Drive, Swainsboro, GA 30401). The drives will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.
To be eligible to donate Covid-19 Convalescent Plasma, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
You must show proof of a positive Covid-19 test or positive antibody test result.
You must be symptom free for at least 14 days.