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Blood supply at lowest in 25 years amid winter storm, pandemic; BRPD delivers supplies via helicopter as roads remain icy
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BATON ROUGE - Extreme weather conditions have resulted in a crisis level blood shortage including a lack of platelet supplies that are needed for surgeries.
LifeShare’s main distribution hub in Shreveport is still dealing with severe winter weather as drivers are unable to deliver platelets on icy roads.
Platelet requests are being run through the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security. On Thursday, BRPD responded to the crisis with a helicopter to transport the supply.
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Posted at 3:20 PM, Feb 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-17 16:20:01-05
Due to continued inclement weather concerns and itâs residual effects, all St. Martin Parish schools and offices will be closed Thursday, February 18, 2021. Staff continues to assess facilities, monitor conditions, water pressures and communicate with our local Office of Emergency Preparedness, a statement from the district says. Please continue to monitor St. Martin Parish Schools website, Facebook page and local media stations for further updates and decisions for Friday, February 19, 2021.
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Fulton commissioner says many Atlanta fire family members jumped COVID-19 vaccine line connected to leaked memo
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