Blood drive of recovered COVID-19 patients could save lives

Blood drive of recovered COVID-19 patients could save lives

If you've had COVID-19 and recovered, you have the chance to help save others from the deadly virus.

The first convalescent plasma drive in Nevada state history will be held Monday, at St.

Rose Dominican Hospital's Siena campus in Henderson.

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