SoCal doctor shares his experience testing positive, donating blood for research

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Monday, August 10, 2020
COVID-19: SoCal doctor shares experience testing positive
In California, many lockdown rules are still in effect but the good news is that it might be working in the fight against coronavirus. However, access to testing continues to be an issue for many.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In California, many lockdown rules are still in effect but the good news is that it might be working in the fight against coronavirus. However, access to testing continues to be an issue for many.

In the video above, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at USC, discussed with ABC7 issues with COVID-19 testing and a decline in cases. He also shares his own experience testing positive for the virus and donating blood for research.

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