Red Cross says blood shortage growing in severity

Red Cross says blood shortage growing in severity

The American Red Cross has issued an update on its severe blood shortage that it gave a month ago.

Without donors there’s not enough blood to go around - Central Wisconsin News

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35 percent drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now, so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care.