Canadian Blood Services urges people to donate amid serious drop in supply
The agency says the blood supply has decreased by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. It is urging people across Canada to book a blood donation appointment, noting that the shortfall is beyond the usual drop in donations during the summer months. Canadian Blood Services says all blood types are needed and that there are fewer donation appointments booked than expected in all provinces.
- ▪The agency says the blood supply has decreased by nearly 20 per cent since June 1.
- ▪It is urging people across Canada to book a blood donation appointment, noting that the shortfall is beyond the usual drop in donations during the summer months.
- ▪Canadian Blood Services says all blood types are needed and that there are fewer donation appointments booked than expected in all provinces.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Blood Services said it needs about 18,000 blood donations a week to keep pace with hospital demand throughout the rest of the country.The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanadian Blood Services says it is facing a shortage as blood donations have plummeted over the last several weeks. The agency says the blood supply has decreased by nearly 20 per cent since June 1. It is urging people across Canada to book a blood donation appointment, noting that the shortfall is beyond the usual drop in donations during the summer months. Canadian Blood Services says all blood types are needed and that there are fewer donation appointments booked than expected in all provinces.
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