Blood drives begin across Southwest Virginia
The need for blood donations has risen as the pandemic goes on
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ROANOKE, Va – The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations to help fulfill an increase in need caused by the pandemic.
Winter months and flu season are typically the busiest time of year for the Red Cross and that need has only gotten higher as the pandemic goes on.
Staff members with the American Red Cross said a small blood donation could save another person’s life.
“We need you now more than ever, we know that people, whenever we put up these types of calls are so much willing to do it and to answer the call support not only the Red Cross but the patients we serve,” said the organization’s regional communications director Jonathan McNamara.
Red Cross in need of blood donors amid COVID pandemic
The need for blood donations has increased because of COVID-19
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ROANOKE, Va – The American Red Cross is asking for blood to help fulfill an increase in need caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Winter months and flu season are typically the busiest time of year for the organization and that need has on grown as the pandemic continues.
“Emergencies don’t take a break during this time and the types of people who are in hospitals across Virginia whether they’re trauma victims or patients with cancer, and they need blood right now as a part of their treatment and we can only get that from donors in Virginia,” said regional communications director Jonathan McNamara.