Blood donations still needed amid first-ever national blood crisis

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Blood donations still needed amid first-ever national blood crisis

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz are urging Connecticut residents to donate blood amid the worst national blood shortage in over a decade. ”We’re comfortable when there’s a five-day supply of blood," American Red Cross COO Richard Branigan said. "We don’t have that level right now." Red Cross declares first national blood crisis in US Lamont is asking residents to roll up their sleeves and donate blood.…