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Canadian Blood Services calling for donors amid serious drop in supply
- Canadian Blood Services reports that the blood supply has dropped by nearly 20 percent since June 1.
- About 18,000 booked blood donation appointments are needed each week across Canada to meet hospital demand.
- Appointments have been 1,500 to 2,500 short weekly over the past six weeks, depleting inventory reserves.
- Additional weekend and whole blood donation appointments have been added at many centres, and donations can be booked online, via app, or by phone.
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Canadian Blood Services plea for donations as supply drops 20% — below typical summer slump
Canadian Blood Services says over the past six weeks, donation appointments have fallen short by 1,500 to 2,500 each week and are now failing to keep pace with hospital demand.
·Toronto, Canada
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