Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross said they’ve seen fewer donors since the beginning of the pandemic and they’re hoping more people will come participate in blood drives as we approach summer. “Generally in the summer time, we do see a drop in blood donations and that’s because children might be out of school, people are focused on vacations,” an American...

The American Red Cross says their blood supply is in a very vulnerable state and is urging those who can donate to do so.

Connecticut and Rhode Island Blood Centers announced a blood emergency, as school breaks and increased traveling have caused an alarming drop in donations. The Connecticut Blood Center (CTBV) and the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), said that hospitals and patients rely on a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving blood donations. According to the latest figures put out…

According to the Red Cross, blood donations typically decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The recent low blood donor turnout has resulted in the American Red Cross having its lowest blood supply in more than a decade during this time of year.

The American Red Cross is heading into the holiday season with the lowest blood supply in more than a decade and now the organization is calling for anyone who is eligible to donate.

The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage across the state.

The post-summer blood inventory has not been this low in six years, the American Red Cross reports.

The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a severe blood shortage and is urging people to donate. Last week, the Red Cross, in partnership with NBC Connecticut, Telemundo CT and the Hartford Yard Goats, held the state’s largest single-day blood drive. The event was a great success, collecting 310 units of blood. It surpassed the goal of 300, yet…

The American Red Cross says they are experiencing a critical shortage in blood donations.