COVID-19: Plasma Therapy likely to begin from Apr 25 in Karnataka

Karnataka is likely to start Convalescent Plasma rapy for COVID-19 patients, who are critical, from tomorrow, Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said here on on Friday.

"We have alrey got approval for Convalescent Plasma rapy. re is need for any special permission for it....when I was in BMC (Bangalore Medical College) I spoke to. We may probably start it for first patient from tomorrow itself. dor has also agreed," Sudhakar said. Speaking to reporters here, he said convalescent Plasma rapy was only for patients who are critical, in Intensive Care Units or on ventilator.

According to latest update, five COVID-19 patients are in ICUs in state. After attending video conferencing by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan with health and medical education Ministers of all states, Sudhakar said Minister lauded  good practices apted by Karnataka in its fight against COVID-19 and asked to share same with or states.

Responding to a question, he me it clear that COVID-19 is something that wass t going to end by May 3 or by May end and like or viruses, would continue to exist. Sudhakar, who is leing government's efforts against COVID-19 in Bengaluru and is in charge of state war room, said many people are treating corona as a social stigma, which was t right. re was reason to get frightened about it as  infection can be cured, he said.

"We have to take precautions so that it doesn't spre furr....like fever, cold and cough- corona also can be cured... 97 per cent people it can be cured, those with comorbidity and those above 60 years have to take some precautions. We have to bring in certain changes in our lifestyle and maintain social distancing," he ded.