Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - Here to discuss coronavirus antibody testing of blood donors and the need for convalescent plasma is Cliff Numark, the chief marketing officer for Vitalant blood bank, which has donation centers in Fargo, Bismarck and Minot. ~~~ Commentary from Mark Trahant on the practice of removing historical statuary. ~~~ Matuor Alier is a Sudanese refugee who has found a home in Fargo and is working to help other refugees move from surviving to stability. He’s one of this year’s 24 Bush Fellows for 2020. He visits with Ashley Thornberg.
Pandemic and Blood Donations ~ Bush Fellow Matuor Alier
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