University warns students not to get COVID-19 to sell plasma, despite no evidence it's happening

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Officials at Brigham Young University-Idaho are warning students against intentionally contracting COVID-19 in order to sell plasma that contains antibodies, despite no evidence such schemes are actually underway.

"deeply troubled by accounts of individuals who have intentionally exposed themselves" to the disease in order to make some money.

The university said it is looking for students who might have been involved, though the statement did not indicate whether any did come down with the disease.The statement came despite an official with the local health department telling CNN they have no evidence that this is happening. "We urge all members of the campus community to act respectfully and responsibly by observing all public health and university protocols and placing the well-being of others above personal benefit or convenience," the statement said.

 

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