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U.S. sees 'signals of efficacy' from treating COVID-19 patients with blood of recovered

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U.S. sees 'signals of efficacy' from treating COVID-19 patients with blood of recovered CP24 Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it's not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamour for the treatment, they'll ever get a clear answer. More than 64,000 patients in the U.S. have been given convalescent plasma, a century-old approach to fend off flu and measles before vaccines. It's a go-to tactic when new diseases come along, and history suggests it works against some, but not all, infections. READ MORE

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