American Red Cross desperately seeks blood donations following emergency blood shortage

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage on Monday following a drop in blood supply and donations.

The Red Cross said it saw a nearly 25% decrease in blood supply in June.

A decrease in blood donations has made it difficult for them to keep up with hospitals’ high demand for blood, especially during what they call “trauma season.”…

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