Post by: AngelOfThyNight on January 22, 2022, 06:00:13 AM
The American Red Cross, which supplies 40% of the nation's blood, has announced that the nation is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. According to a January 11 statement, the nonprofit has had less than a one-day supply of critical blood types in recent weeks. As a result, it has had to limit the distribution of blood product to hospitals. In some cases, up to a quarter of hospital blood needs are not being met, leaving many patients in limbo with life-saving transfusion needs.
Source: The obvious way to increase the number of blood donors (https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/21/opinions/blood-shortage-in-the-us-neill-das/index.html)