The FDA says one blood donation can save up to three lives. There have been unprecedented challenges to the U.S. blood supply amid the pandemic.
Donation centers have seen a dramatic reduction in donations, as well as the cancellation of blood drives, due to social distancing.However, measures are in place to make sure this is a safe practice.
Only people who are not sick are eligible to donate. All staff is properly gloved and masked.According to the Red Cross, there is no data or evidence that COVID-19 can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no cases reported worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus, including this coronavirus.Find your nearest donation center to schedule an appointment.Besides helping.