India’s second national-level plasma bank was opened in Tamil Nadu. After a COVID-19 patient is discharged, the patient has to wait for how many days before he/she can donate his/her plasma?

India’s second national-level plasma bank was opened in Tamil Nadu. After a COVID-19 patient is discharged, the patient has to wait for how many days before he/she can donate his/her plasma? Correct Answer 14

Option 4 is correct i.e. 14.

  • India’s second national-level plasma bank was opened in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 2.34 crore, after New Delhi.
  • It has been opened with the approval of the Indian Council of Medical Research.
  • After a COVID-19 patient is discharged, the patient has to wait for 14 days before he/she can donate his/her plasma.
  • Plasma will be separated from the blood, which can be stored and used for up to 1 year.
  • Tamil Nadu: 
    • Lok Sabha seats - 39.
      Rajya Sabha seats - 18.
      State Animal - Nilgiri tahr.
      State Bird - Common emerald dove.

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