Convalescent plasma
According to Dr. Mike Ryan, head of WHO’s health emergencies program,
convalescent plasma has been proven an “effective and life-saving”
solution against other infectious diseases including rabies and
diphtheria. “It is a very valid way to explore therapeutics, especially
when we don’t have vaccines and we don’t have specific
antivirals.”(REUTERS, 2020) In China, clinical studies have shown that
convalescent plasma is safe and effective, and it is an effective means
for treating severe and critical illness. One of the patients currently
being treated has been discharged, and one has been able to walk on the
ground. The remaining patients are all in the recovery period. (YSA,
2020)