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Westgate Mall Blood Donation To Include Coronavirus Antibody Test

The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for the COVID-19 antibody.

BROCKTON, MA — The American Red Cross blood donation drive set for the Westgate Mall on July 21 will include antibody tests for the coronavirus.

The drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross is now testing on blood, platelet and plasma donations for the COVID-19 antibody.

Donors will receive the results of their antibody test within seven to 10 days through the Red Cross Blood Donor app or website.

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Appointments must be made for donation. Those willing can register here and enter the sponsor code WESTGATEBROCKTON. The drive will be located near the Dunkin' Donuts.

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