COVID-19 survivor who received plasma, and plasma donor discuss the experimental therapy
This morning, News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Diana Barrent and Scott Cohen, a Bellmore man who received plasma, and says Barrent saved his life.
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Jun 12, 2020, 1:24 PM
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Diana Berrent started a Facebook group for coronavirus survivors called Survivor Corps. The group connects other COVID-19 survivors in a community where scientific and academic research is shared.
Survivors also get information on how, and where to donate convalescent plasma for an experimental therapy to treat other COVID-19 patients.
This morning, News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by Barrent and Scott Cohen, a Bellmore, New York man who received plasma, and says Barrent saved his life.