Covid-19: SA begins plasma treatment study

As Covid-19 deaths pass the 10,000 mark in South Africa, researchers, doctors and scientists are searching for new treatments and potential cures. In what Bloomberg says is a first for Africa, South African researchers have now begun a study to find out whether plasma from donors who have had Covid-19 (and developed the necessary antibodies) can be used to assist those who are currently still fighting against the deadly virus. As of August 10, 2020, 3,250,583 tests have been conducted in South Africa, with 559,859 positive cases identified. The good news? There have been 411,474 recoveries recorded. – Jarryd Neves

South Africa starts coronavirus plasma treatment study

By Janice Kew

(Bloomberg) – South African researchers started a study to see whether the plasma from donors who've had the coronavirus and developed antibodies can be used to treat those who are still sick.

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