Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 29)— Veteran actor Christopher de Leon has joined the list of COVID-19 survivors who have donated their blood plasma in a bid to help fellow infected patients.
De Leon donated his plasma at the St. Luke’s Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon, his wife Sandy shared on her Instagram page.
“Done. Hubby donated his plasma this afternoon. Thank you to all the doctors and staff of St. Luke’s Global for your help and assistance. All honor and glory to GOD,” she wrote on her social media page.
De Leon disclosed his diagnosis for the infectious disease on March 17, adding that he had no recent travel history abroad and had no contact with known coronavirus patients. He was discharged from the hospital a week after.
Experts contend the blood of patients who have survived the viral disease contain antibodies that could help others fight the infection.
Other personalities who have donated their blood plasma for the procedure include Senators Sonny Angara and Juan Miguel Zubiri.
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The Philippines has recorded 7,958 cases of COVID-19, including 530 fatalities and 975 recoveries.
