The health community across the world is looking at plasma or antibody therapy to battle COVID-19. Convalescent plasma has been listed as a therapeutic method by China’s National Health Commission. In India, many states have sought and received the approval of ICMR for convalescent plasma therapy. According to the WHO, the experience in the past suggests that the empirical use of convalescent plasma can be a potentially useful treatment for COVID-19. Also read | Study shows good results with plasma treatment for COVID-19

Source: The Hindu April 18, 2020 09:55 UTC