Key-Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe plasma is believed to contain powerful antibodies that can help fight off the disease faster and help protect people from being seriously hurt by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technique uses antibody-rich blood plasma from people who’ve recovered from the disease, and has already been used on over 70,000 people in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, the FDA said, the plasma may be effective in treating COVID-19 and the potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FDA has already approved the use of plasma transfusions on coronavirus patients under certain conditions, like those who are gravely ill or taking part in clinical trials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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