Medical workers anticipate blood shortage during coronavirus pandemic
As the number of coronavirus cases mounts, health care professionals are anticipating another crisis: a blood shortage. Nationally, the Red Cross estimates someone needs blood every two seconds, and around 80% of the American Red Cross’ donation sites have shut down under social-distancing and shelter-in-place protocols.
Civic · Laura Wenus, Mel Baker
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Potential donors may review eligibility requirements to give blood on the Red Cross website or by calling the eligibility hotline: 1-866-236-3276. Appointments to give blood can also be made online (donors should try again later if there are no slots available immediately) or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.