On March 11, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. This caused the cancellation of big events such as graduation, concerts, sporting events, festivals and any other events that will bring groups of people together into one place. This also means the cancellation of blood drives. According
Allen Martin reports on UCSF medical students holding blood drive as coronavirus pandemic drastically reduces supply Read Full Article
One of the country’s oldest nonprofit blood service providers will miss out on 600 blood drives for the month of April. “We’re projected to lose about 20-percent of our blood donations each week in April,” said Brooke Way, marketing and communications specialist for Vitalant. It’s another blow to the blood
With just about every gig evaporating in recent weeks since the coronavirus hit the Bay Area, a story about a jazz musician donating blood might sound like a desperate scene set in motion by the pandemic. But Albany multi-wind-instrument player Art Maxwell is no donor-come-lately, and he’s the one supplying
“Steady is the word,” is how Neal Mutter explains his dedication to giving blood. His even keel, firm hand on the wheel approach helped guide the March 24 monthly Springfield community blood drive at First Christian Church through the troubled times of COVID-19. He underscored the importance of the blood
Coronavirus is an ongoing global health crisis however, everyday emergencies haven’t halted. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is desperately … Read Full Article
