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The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history after donations fell to a four-year summer low, with the first such declaration occurring in January 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis for only the second time in its history after donations fell to a four-year summer low, with the first such declaration occurring in January 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Red Cross supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day reserve, prompting the organization to limit distributions of type O blood products to hospitals nationwide.

The Red Cross supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one-day reserve, prompting the organization to limit distributions of type O blood products to hospitals nationwide.

Donations and scheduled appointments declined sharply beginning in late May, with the national blood supply falling roughly 25% in June alone, widening the gap between available blood and hospital demand.

Donations and scheduled appointments declined sharply beginning in late May, with the national blood supply falling roughly 25% in June alone, widening the gap between available blood and hospital demand.

Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have been cited as contributing factors to reduced donor turnout this summer, further straining the nation's blood supply.

Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses have been cited as contributing factors to reduced donor turnout this summer, further straining the nation's blood supply.

Type O positive blood can be safely given to about 80% of patients, making it the most commonly transfused blood type, while type O negative serves as the universal donor type used in emergencies.

Type O positive blood can be safely given to about 80% of patients, making it the most commonly transfused blood type, while type O negative serves as the universal donor type used in emergencies.

The Red Cross supplies roughly 40% of the nation's blood to more than 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers, and must collect approximately 13,000 blood donations and 3,000 platelet donations daily to meet patient needs.

The Red Cross supplies roughly 40% of the nation's blood to more than 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers, and must collect approximately 13,000 blood donations and 3,000 platelet donations daily to meet patient needs.

American Red Cross Declares Blood Shortage Crisis

American Red Cross Declares National Blood ShortageCrisis CrisisAmid Supply Drop

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