The American Red Cross is putting out a call for blood donors as there is now an emergency need. Blood donations have fallen short of hospital needs recently. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year.
The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood shortage. American Red Cross spokesman Joe Zydlo (ZID-low) says in most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate.
Donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by going to www.redcrossblood.org
