The Red Cross says life-saving blood supplies are dangerously low right now — the lowest national inventory at this time of year since 2015.There’s less than a day’s supply of certain blood types, the Red Cross said, which is forcing some hospitals to delay elective procedures or surgeries. Hospitals are also short on blood supplies necessary for emergency procedures. The Red Cross estimates it will need to collect around extra 10,000 units each week, in addition to what’s normally donated, to make up for the shortage in about a month. While there’s a need for all blood types, The Red Cross is most in need of type “O.”To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or download the Red Cross app.Donors who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will need to bring their vaccine card to the donation appointment.
The Red Cross says life-saving blood supplies are dangerously low right now — the lowest national inventory at this time of year since 2015.
There’s less than a day’s supply of certain blood types, the Red Cross said, which is forcing some hospitals to delay elective procedures or surgeries. Hospitals are also short on blood supplies necessary for emergency procedures.
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The Red Cross estimates it will need to collect around extra 10,000 units each week, in addition to what’s normally donated, to make up for the shortage in about a month.
While there’s a need for all blood types, The Red Cross is most in need of type “O.”
To make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or download the Red Cross app.
Donors who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will need to bring their vaccine card to the donation appointment.