A 71-year-old Toowoomba man who survived COVID-19 has donated convalescent plasma in an effort to help scientists treat and develop a vaccine for the virus. After catching coronavirus while holidaying in South East Asia with his wife, Alan Yorkston is encouraging others who have recovered to roll up their sleeve. “If you’ve had the virus, you’ve got to wait 28 days after you’re clear but then come in and give plasma” Report on 7NEWS Toowoomba at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Toowoomba

We are so thrilled to share this video with you! Lance, the first patient to receive a convalescent plasma donation as treatment for COVID-19 in the state of Iowa has been discharged from Iowa Methodist Medical Center! He spent the weekend at home and says he is doing well! Thanks for sharing this special moment with us Lance. We are so happy to hear you are doing well! LifeServe Blood Center | UnityPoint Health - Des Moines