In Pierce County, the blood supply is down by more than 40 percent, a depletion that could have dire consequences. All healthy adults should consider donating blood now.
The News Tribune reports that In Pierce County, blood supply is down by more than 40 percent, a dire situation for folks whose health depends on donated blood. All healthy adults should consider donating blood now.
More than 60 percent of blood donations come from blood drives at area high schools and colleges, but in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, those collection efforts have been canceled. More than 37 percent of Pierce County’s population is eligible to donate blood, but typically only 5 percent do. And now that number is down to 2 or 3 percent.
Donating is absolutely safe right now, with no waiting in line and no contact except with the trained and protected person taking the blood. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and help.