Actor Bryan Cranston has revealed that he contracted COVID-19. Now recovered, he is donating plasma to aid scientific research and is encouraging others to do so.
In a Thursday Instagram post, the “Breaking Bad” star sought to boost morale for those with the disease.
“By now you probably feel a little bit tied down, restricting your mobility and, like me, you are tired of this,” he wrote, adding, “Well, I just want to encourage you to have a little more patience. I was quite strict in adhering to the protocols and still … I contracted the virus. “
In the post, Cranston said that “he was one of the lucky ones” because he had only mild symptoms.
“I was one of the lucky ones,” he wrote. “I count my blessings and urge you to keep wearing the damn mask, wash your hands, and stay socially away. We can prevail, but ONLY if we follow the rules together. Stay well, stay well. “
In the two-minute video that accompanies his post, Cranston can be seen at the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center donating plasma.
“I was sick with the coronavirus from the beginning,” he added. “My symptoms were a slight headache, chest tightness and I lost all taste and smell. The symptoms seem to be different for everyone. “
The UCLA nurse helping Cranston explained the plasma donation process, which takes about an hour. Cranston also said he plans to return soon to make another donation, and encouraged others who have had the virus to do so as well.
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