It’s been more than a month since New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was cleared of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and he’s continuing to use that experience and his unique platform to inform and educate others. On Monday, Payton donated plasma at a local hospital to help the fight against the coronavirus.
“Until there’s a vaccine for it, this allows us to do something we think can help,” Payton said during an appearance on FOX 8 New Orleans. “And basically if you’re someone who’s had COVID-19, or if you know you’ve had COVID-19, they’ll ask questions relative to how long you’ve been symptom-free.