Govt drops plasma therapy for Covid-19 patients; BJP leaders prescribe cow urine; more

India has officially removed the use of convalescent plasma, popularly known as the plasma therapy, on Covid-19 patients from its clinical management guidelines for the disease. The therapy has been a subject of intensive debate ever since the Delhi government allowed its use in some cases last year.

The previous guidelines allowed “off label” use of plasma therapy on Covid-19 patients during moderate stage within seven days of the onset of symptoms. However, in many cases, doctors advised plasma therapy in critical cases of Covid-19.