SCRANTON, Pa. (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey has announced he will donate plasma to help COVID-19 patients after he received a positive antibody test.
“This positive test means that I likely had COVID-19 at some point over the last several months and have since developed an antibody response to the virus,” Casey said in a statement.
Casey says that he experienced a low-grade fever and flu-like symptoms over a “number of days” in earlier this spring.
Casey adds he self-isolated alone at his home in Scranton for two-weeks and did not get a coronavirus test while dealing with the symptoms.
Casey was able to keep a full schedule working remotely during that time.
“The results of this test revealed substantial levels of COVID-19 antibody in my blood, significantly more than the amount required to qualify me as a plasma donor. In an effort to help others fighting this virus, I will be making my first donation today in Taylor, Pennsylvania. I encourage others who have recovered from COVID-19 to consult with their own physician to see if they may also be eligible to donate,” Casey said.
Casey adds he will continue to wear a mask in public and will practice social distancing and encourages other to do the same to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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