Plasma, blood drive underway through 4 p.m. in Las Vegas

JW Marriott Resort & Spa Las Vegas and Rampart Casino host their second blood drive with Vitalant since re-opening earlier this summer.

Vitalant is looking for both blood donations, as well as convalescent plasma, which contains antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which can be given to patients currently fighting COVID-19.

The blood drive is happening until 4 p.m.

On Sunday at Rampart Casino on 221 N.

Rampart Blvd.

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