Thousands of NY Orthodox Jews donate blood plasma to help beat COVID-19

More than 3000 Jews have already donated blood plasma at blood banks around the New York area, with another 6,000 tested on Wednesday to see whether they have the correct antibodies.

Plasma bags are pictured at the Interregional Transfusion CRS in Bern

Plasma bags are pictured at the Interregional Transfusion CRS in Bern

(photo credit: DENIS BALIBOUSE/REUTERS)

ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS

APRIL 26, 2020 14:55