“Less than 85,000 bags of blood are available today whereas it would take 115,000”, indicates this Monday, December 6 the French Blood Establishment
There is currently a lack of 30,000 blood bags to cover transfusion needs during the holiday season, worries Monday, December 6 the French Blood Establishment (EFS), which is appealing for donations.
“Due to the particularly degraded health context (of the Covid-19), blood reserves are currently very low: less than 85,000 bags of blood are available today while 115,000 are needed”, indicates the EFS in a press release.
“The EFS reminds us – with the approach of the end-of-year festivities and at the dawn of 2022 – that the mobilization for blood donation must continue. Patients always need transfusions, ”continues the public establishment responsible for collecting the blood.
In the context of the Covid, wearing a mask is mandatory when donating blood, “accompanied by enhanced distancing and hygiene measures”, but “the health pass is not requested”.
In addition, “people who have exhibited symptoms of Covid must wait fourteen days after symptoms disappear to donate blood.”
A list of collection points can be viewed on the dondesang.efs.sante.fr website or on the Blood Donation app.
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