First plasma therapy conducted in Mohali

Tribune News Service

Mohali, August 20

In the first plasma therapy conducted at Fortis Hospital, SDM Jagdeep Sehgal, who recovered from virus infection three weeks ago, donated his plasma to Covid-infected DSP Kharar Pal Singh, whose condition suddenly deteriorated a night ago.

During preliminary tests, Jagdeep was found to be a fit donor with sufficient antibodies and blood match, said Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan.

“Encouraging to see donation of plasma by a corona conqueror Jagdeep Sehgal, SDM, Mohali, who fought #Covid19 successfully, to Pal Singh, DSP, Kharar. Wishing Pal Singh a speedy recovery. Also, urge all cured patients to donate plasma. #MissionFateh,” tweeted Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.

Meanwhile, Dayalan expressed his gratitude to the higher authorities for permitting three hospitals – Fortis, Max and Grecian – to conduct Covid-19 plasma therapy.