TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency shortage of blood and platelets as donations have dropped 25% nationwide, leaving supplies dangerously low.
Blood collected across Southern Arizona is processed locally before being sent to hospitals, but officials say the need for donors has never been more urgent.
Sara Contreras, an American Red Cross representative, says the shortage prompted an official declaration last month.
“Unfortunately, the nation’s blood supply has dropped 25% in June and therefore we have an emergency shortage for blood and platelets declaration as of July 13th.”…