Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases in both animals and humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

The most recently discovered coronavirus causes the disease coronavirus COVID-19.

If you have had a COVID-19 infection, you must wait 14 days from the end of your symptoms. If you have been in contact with someone who has had COVID-19 but you are fully vaccinated and have no symptoms, you can give blood as usual. If you have had a SARS/MERS infection, you must wait 3 months from recovery.

If you have travelled to areas where there have been cases of transmission, do not have enough information, or have any related queries, you can contact atencioaldonant(ELIMINAR)@bst.cat or call (+34) 93 557 35 66.