California is asking everyone who tested positive for COVID-19 and survived to donate blood so they can use those antibodies to help currently ill individuals.
Who can donate COVID-19 plasma?
- A person who had a test that showed coronavirus infection,
AND - Has felt well for at least 14 days,
AND - Passes the usual rules for blood donation.
Most blood centers require a negative swab test if you plan to donate before one month has passed since you recovered. The blood center may also have other rules.
You can find a donation center at: https://covid19.ca.gov/plasma/.