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| Virus Fears Hamper Blood Donations |
| 2020-03-20 |
| Betcha didn't see that coming! [CBSDFW] The trend is being seen across the nation and it’s being attributed to an aging population of donors who have either stopped donating or scaled back their donations. Not sure how "aging population" applies there. Are young people still contributing? The lower blood supply means hospitals are having a tougher time stocking their shelves, and in the case of patients who need transfusion or platelets routinely, sometimes there is a delay in getting the blood products. Are you suggesting lives are at risk because of the panic? "We need new people to step up and take their place and we're looking for those volunteers to come forward," said Dr. Sutor. Throw in two rolls of TP and I'll show up! |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #4 Bureaucrats. Blood diseases can be controlled if not eradicated. Exsanguination cannot. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2020-03-20 17:39 |
| #3 I'd be happy to give; but I spent 6 months in western Europe back in the 80s and 90s, and so the Red Cross rejects me. If they'd do away with what must be an obsolete barrier by now, I'd go. |
| Posted by: Tom 2020-03-20 14:05 |
| #2 Americans donate blood during coronavirus outbreak in wake of 'severe' shortage |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2020-03-20 12:14 |
| #1 Contact the well fed Kroger and Publix hoarders. I'm sure they would be happy to donate a pint now and then. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2020-03-20 09:31 |