Health
Australians donate blood in record numbers to meet shortfall – ABC News
As national stocks of O+ and A+ blood dropped to just two days’ supply last week, Red Cross Lifeblood issued an urgent plea for donations. The response broke records….
An urgent call for blood has resulted in a surge in donations, beating records seen during the Bali bombings and bushfires.
Key points:
- A lack of consistent donors in Australia remains a concern
- Blood supplies are secure, but if the COVID-19 outbreak persists there could be challenges in securing imports of some plasma-related products
- People in remote areas struggle to reach sites where they can donate
National stocks of O+ and A+ blood dropped to just two days’ supply last week, prompting an urgent…
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