A CURED COVID-19 patient donated 400cc of plasma Monday after learning that his antibodies can save those who are still critically infected, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported yesterday.

The cured patient, who goes by the pseudonym Xia Kang, is from Hubei Province. He settled in Shenzhen last year and is currently living in the Donghai community of Xiangmihu Subdistrict in Futian District.

Xia went to Hubei for the Spring Festival, spending one night in Wuhan.

“I do not know how I contracted the virus. I reported my whereabouts only after being informed that my mother in my hometown was confirmed infected with the virus. Up until the day I was put under isolation, I did not feel too bad. I just had a poor appetite,” said Xia.

However, Xia started developing a fever Jan. 27. He tested positive for the virus Jan. 31 at the University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Hospital.

Xia was discharged from the Shenzhen No. 3 People’s Hospital on Feb. 10 and sent to a health station for further medical observation.

After finding out online that the plasma of cured COVID-19 patients can help save those who are still critically ill, he contacted Donghai community staff about making a donation Feb. 14.

Considering Xia’s health status, staff with the community advised him to wait until he was restored to full health before donating plasma. Xia finally made the donation Monday.

Xia refused to receive any form of payment for the donation, saying that he only wants to help people, according to the report.

Xia made the decision to give a donation as his mother struggled against her COVID-19 infection. Her prognosis was poor as she experienced cerebral hemorrhaging. Unfortunately, she passed away from the virus Feb. 29.

(Wang Jingli)