Appeal made for blood plasma donation in Oman

Business Friday 05/June/2020 09:10 AM
By: Times News Service
Appeal made for blood plasma donation in Oman

Muscat: The Department of Blood Bank Services (DBBS) has appealed to people, who have recovered from the novel coronavirus, to donate plasma.

A statement issued online by the Ministry of Health (MOH) said, “Since there are a number of emergency situations that need plasma, the Department of Blood Banks Services has appealed to those recovering from COVID-19 to donate plasma as an urgent matter. We need plasma donors from the following groups: O+, A+, B+ and AB+"

"Also, those who previously donated plasma can donate again after 7 days have passed. To enquire about the plasma donation process kindly contact us on WhatsApp at 94555648," the statement added.