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Critical Blood Shortage

January 9th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The American Red Cross is facing a critical emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The number of people donating blood is off by hundreds of thousands since the Covid-19 pandemic. That means hospitals are not getting the supplies needed. Red Cross Executive Physician Dr. Eric Gehrie explains…

Blood supply levels are at critically low levels across the country. To find a location to donate, go to redcrossblood.org. Dr. Gehrie says the shortage forces doctors and hospitals to make tough decisions…