Two villagers in Bargarh donate plasma
Sambalpur: Two villagers from Katapali village, which is a Covid-19 hotspot, of Bargarh district on Tuesday came forward to donate plasma after they recovered from the Covid-19 infection recently.
Rabindra Sahu and Umesh Dash of Katapali village were felicitated by the district administration in the presence of Bargarh district collector Jyotiranjan Pradhan, Rajya Sabha member Prasanna Acharya and Bargarh MLA Debesh Acharya for their noble work.
Rabindra said, “My parents were reluctant when I decided to donate plasma. However, I convinced them and they finally agreed. I have also decided to persuade the people of my village, who have recovered from Covid-19 infection, to donate plasma.”
Umesh Dash also echoed the same and said he would also urge his fellow villagers for the noble job.
Bargarh collector Pradhan said they will donate the plasma to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Vimsar), Burla. “The noble work of the duo is a source of inspiration. More people will come forward to donate plasma. It will be helpful in the treatment of Covid-19,” he said.
Talking to the media, additional district medical officer, public health, Chudabati Sahu said, “One can donate plasma 28 days after he or she recovers from Covid-19. Eight more people, who have recovered from Covid-19, have also expressed their willingness to donate plasma. We will send them for plasma donation after conducting the required tests.”
Katapali under Bargarh block was demarcated as a containment zone on June 16 after the first Covid-19 positive case was detected from the village on that day. The village continued to remain as a containment zone till August 2. A 76-year-old-man from the village, who died on June 18 after being tested Covid-19 positive on June 16, is suspected to be the super spreader in Katapali. So far, the village has reported as many as 197 Covid-19 positive cases.