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“Today I'm donating convalescent plasma,” Judy Lutkin said.“This will be my third time donating.” Lutkin had COVID-19 back in April. “I was pretty sick for about four or five days,” she said. Now she comes infrequently to donate plasma. “It doesn't hurt. It doesn't feel bad. It’s fairly easy.”Plasma is just one of the tools used in fighting coronavirus. As it gets donated, it goes to COVID patients.Since early April, when Vitalant started collecting these donations, they’ve collected more than 9,700 donations equaling more than 33,000 units.“You could help as many as five patients with one sitting,” Liz Lambert, Vitalant spokesperson, said.Vitalant is a nonprofit that collects blood for about 1,000 hospitals across the country.“Right now, there's an emergency need for convalescent plasma as we anticipate more patients will be getting that treatment, or hospitals will be wanting to use that treatment,” Lambert said.The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma as a potential COVID-19 treatment in late August. Convalescent plasma is taken from the blood of someone who’s already contracted a particular illness, in this case, COVID-19.This isn’t the first time in history; it’s been used to treat a virus.“Convalescent plasma is a very historic and crude way of conferring so-called passive immunity to patients who have a viral or bacterial disease,” Doctor Phil Stahel, Chief Medical Officer at the Medical Center of Aurora, said.So far, this center has treated 100 COVID-19 patients using this method.“Studies have shown that convalescent plasma is very safe,” he said. “It has been recently used for Ebola and other viral diseases for which we do not have a vaccination.”Doctor Stahel said patients they treat who are significantly sick could recover within 24 to 48 hours.Here’s how it works.“Antibodies are proteins that we form in our blood that attack antigens once our immune system recognizes them. It takes weeks for these to develop,” Doctor Ralph Vassallo, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer for Vitalant, said.The antibodies are taken from a recovered patient and put in a patient who recently contracted the disease.“The idea of convalescent plasma is to give them, in that period, when the patient does not have their immune response, to help neutralize the virus and prevent it from infecting cells in the body,” Doctor Vassallo said. “Convalescent plasma has been used for over 100 years in respiratory infections, including influenza.”With more hospitals using convalescent plasma to help COVID-19 patients, blood donation centers hope to identify more plasma donors who have recovered from the virus.“Whether its blood or convalescent plasma, there is a constant need,” Lambert said.Vitalant checks every regular blood donor for the antibodies as well, in hopes of identifying more possible donors.“In the first couple of September, it’s been about 3.6% nationwide,” Dr. Vassallo said.Those interested in donating convalescent plasma need to meet the same requirements as a blood donor, like being 16 years old or older, and at least 110 pounds.However, they also need to have a doctor-referred case of COVID-19 or doctor-referred antibody test.“It is indeed the first line of defense, and we should treat those patients early. This is for the adult in patients who are severely sick and at risk of getting on a ventilator, which we try to avoid by all means,” Doctor Stahel said. 3450

(KGTV) — Upon President Trump's visit to the Calexico border Friday, Rep. Duncan Hunter requested the President pardon two former Border Patrol agents.Ignacio Ramos, Jr., and Jose Compean were both jailed in 2006, for 11 and 12 years, respectively, on assault with a firearm resulting in great bodily injury and obstruction of justice charges.Both former agents had their sentences communed by former President George W. Bush in 2009.RELATED: President Trump visits Southern California, tours US-Mexico border in CalexicoThe agents were in pursuit of Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila in 2005 near El Paso, Texas, for suspected drug activity. The pursuit became a foot chase when Aldrete-Davila reportedly abandoned his van and tried to run back across the border to Mexico.During the foot chase, Ramos caught up and a struggle began between the two, Hunter's letter stated. Aldrete-Davila broke free and made a run, again, toward the border, during which time both Ramos and Compean opened fire, striking Aldrete-Davila in the buttocks. 1035

(KGTV) - Sears in Chula Vista will shut down by February 2020, the chain’s parent company said Thursday. “Since purchasing substantially all the assets of Sears Holdings Corporation in February 2019, Transformco has faced a difficult retail environment and other challenges,” the company wrote in a news release. In all, 96 Sears and Kmart stores will be closed nationwide starting December 2, according to Transformco. When the process ends next year, the company will operate 182 remaining stores. RELATED: San Diego area Forever 21 stores may close under Chapter 11The Chula Vista store at 565 Broadway was the only San Diego County location on the list of closures. A store employee declined to comment on the matter Thursday.The Sears on Winchester Road in Temecula will also close, Transformco said.The company also said the closing stores would offer going-out-of-business sales. 894

(KGTV) — Sure it's only July, but Disneyland and California Adventure are already gearing up to make their parks the merriest places on Earth this year.The fun begins Nov. 8 and runs through Jan. 6, bringing back a whole lot of holiday cheer, treats, and attractions to the Anaheim theme parks.At Disneyland, Sleeping Beauty's Castle will take on a glistening, wintery facade for the holidays. The park is also bringing back its "Believe in Holiday Magic" fireworks spectacular and "A Christmas Fantasy" parade. Plus, riders on the "It's a Small World" and "Haunted Mansion" attractions will recognize the return of holiday-themed fun on the rides.At California Adventure, the "World of Color — Season of Light" show will dazzle audiences with lights, lasers, and water and fire features bringing animation to life. The park will also bring back its Festival of Holidays, which delivers the sights, sounds, and delicious smells of the holidays from around the world to park goers. Those who visit Cars Land will also recognize holiday magic return on "Luigi's Joy to the Whirl" and "Mater's Jingle Jamboree."Both parks will also bring back their delicious holiday treats and snacks, and holiday-themed merchandise for visitors. 1235

(KGTV/AP) - California lawmakers are wrapping up their year with key decisions that came early Saturday morning.The most notable piece of legislation was a "sanctuary state" bill that would limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It will now be considered by Governor Jerry Brown, who announced his support after the top state Senate leader agreed to water down the bill and preserve authority for jail and prison officials to cooperate with immigration officers in many cases. 2:15 a.m. - The Senate confirmed two of Gov. Brown's recent nominees to the Public Utilities Commission, which regulates privately-owned natural gas, water, and other utilities. Cliff Rechtschaffen and Martha Guzman Aceves were questioned about the PUC's reputation after environmental disasters and other scandals.2:05 a.m. - The Legislature approved billion of bond funding for parks and water infrastructure. The money will go to flood and dam maintenance, clean drinking water projects, coastal environmental protection, and parks. If Gov. Brown signs SB5, it will require voter approval on the 2018 budget.9:50 p.m. - Lawmakers sent Gov. Brown a bill requiring presidential candidates to publicly share five years of their tax returns in order to appear on the state ballot. Until President Trump, presidential candidates released their returns for decades.9:20 p.m. - Legislation passed that would put taxpayers on the hook for up to 0 million if the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics go over budget. LA Olympics boosters said they have a sustainable budget and insurance protection, and noted that the 1984 LA Olympics were profitable. Critics say the guarantee is not a good use of tax dollars.5:25 p.m. - Employers would be barred from initially asking employees if they have a criminal history under AB1008. Employers with five or more workers would only be able to inquire into convictions after the applicant had received a conditional job offer.1:15 p.m. - Lawmakers approved .5 billion in spending on environmental initiatives. Two bills would pay for incentives and rebates for cleaner cars, commercial trucks and port equipment. 2168

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