“Please don’t forget to donate!” – the BRK blood donation service asks people here in Mainfranken to do so. Otherwise there is a risk of a lack of blood in the coming weeks, said press spokesman Patric Nohe when asked. The need is still covered, but the corona easing and the nice weather could ensure that the willingness to do so decreases. That shouldn’t happen because the clinics currently need more blood again – that is, 2,000 canned food per day. In the past few months, the demand had decreased because operations were partly postponed due to the corona. These would now be made up for.
Don’t be afraid of corona infection when donating:
According to the blood donation service, donors do not need to fear a corona infection. The already very high hygiene standards have been increased by Corona. The corresponding measures would also be consistently implemented on site. Corona convalescents are allowed to donate blood again for four weeks after being released from quarantine. This is not possible during the infection.
Who can donate?
Any healthy person between the ages of 18 and 73 can donate. A minimum weight of 50 kilos is required. Interested parties can find out whether they potential donors are. However, the final decision is made by the doctors at the on-site appointment. The next possibility in Würzburg is on Friday, July 18th. Donations can be made in the Mönchbergschule from 3 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
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