Red Cross: Urgent need for blood donations as hospital demand increases

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The American Red Cross has announced that the demand for blood products has grown by nearly 30% in the face of COVID-19, and donors are needed to help meet this demand.

Paul Sullivan, Senior VP of Red Cross Blood Services said “The Red Cross appreciates the support of those who rolled up a sleeve to give in recent months, but the need doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help to avoid another blood shortage this summer.”

Multiple precautions will be enacted to make sure donations are still safe, including temperature checks, social distancing, and face coverings for donors and staff.

For more information visit www.redcrossblood.org