College Says Students May Have Sought COVID-19 Infection To Boost Plasma Donor Payout

NPR | By Bill Chappell

Published October 13, 2020 at 2:24 PM MDT

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Brigham Young University-Idaho says it is "deeply troubled" that students may have intentionally tried to contract COVID-19. A nearby plasma center offers $100 for each donation with antibodies.

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