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Tendulkar recovers from Covid-19, says he will donate plasma when eligible

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Last updated on 24 Apr 2021 | 09:50 AM
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Tendulkar recovers from Covid-19, says he will donate plasma when eligible

Tendulkar had been in home isolation since April 8 after he was discharged from hospital

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has recovered from Covid-19 and says that he will donate plasma when he is eligible. Tendulkar, who celebrates his 48th birthday today (April 24). Tendulkar had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 27 and had to be hospitalised as a precautionary measure.  "I would like to give a message, which the doctors have told me to give. Last year, I had inaugurated a plasma donation centre and their message, if plasma is given at the right time, patients can recover faster," Tendulkar said in a video posted on his Twitter handle.

"I personally, when permissible, will donate it and I have spoken to the doctors," he added.

Tendulkar had been in home isolation since April 8 after he was discharged from the hospital. A donor who does not have any infection symptoms for 14 days can donate plasma. Tendulkar has also appealed to those who have recovered from Covid-19 to donate their plasma in order to help others.

"And you all, who have recovered from COVID-19, consult your doctor and when permissible, please donate blood, it can reduce a lot of problems.

"We know what problems our family members, friends have, till we are unwell," added the iconic player.

Usually, the donated plasma from COVID recovered patients is used for the treatment of the patients who are positive for the virus.

Tendulkar also thanked the doctors for keeping him in a positive frame of mind during his treatment. "...thank you so very much for your birthday wishes. It's truly made my day. Last month has been a tough month for me. I was tested positive and had to be isolated for 21 days.

"Your prayers and good wishes, my family's prayers and good wishes, friends, last but not the least, all the doctors and the staff with them, they kept me in a positive frame of mind and helped me recover. A big thank you to all of you," he said.

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