NY Announces Blood Supply Emergency Due to Omicron Variation and Winter Season Fears
The New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced a blood emergency Wednesday due in large part to fears of the Omicron variant and the holiday season. Currently, the region’s blood supply is at a 1-2 day level, well below the ideal 5-7 day inventory. Blood centers across the country suffer and have been experiencing shortages during … Read more