Blood Drives
In March 2020, more than 2,000 blood drives had been cancelled because coronavirus restrictions state that no more than 10 people could congregate in one place at one time.
In March 2020, more than 2,000 blood drives had been cancelled because coronavirus restrictions state that no more than 10 people could congregate in one place at one time.
Blood is needed for multiple health reasons, not just COVID-19 related, and officials are worried that we might have a shortage for transfusions if people do not step up and donate blood.
Blood is needed for multiple health reasons, not just COVID-19 related, and officials are worried that we might have a shortage for transfusions if people do not step up and donate blood.
Coronavirus: Is It Still Safe to Donate Blood? from The White Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMIy6TcPAPk
What is our place in this topic? How do we exist in the bigger picture? What groups are already helping? How can we help on an individual level?
What is our place in this topic? How do we exist in the bigger picture? What groups are already helping? How can we help on an individual level?
- Red Cross website that specifically details importance of donating blood during COVID-19; when, where, why, and how to donate blood
Donating blood is one of the most effective ways Americans can help during the coronavirus crisis, the United States Surgeon General said. Speaking during a White House coronavirus task force briefing Thursday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged healthy individuals, especially millennials and Gen Z, to visit their local blood centers. "Donated blood is an essential part of caring for patients, and one donation can save up to three lives," Adams said. Nearly 4,500 blood drives have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in 150,000 fewer blood donations, according to the American Red Cross. Blood centers, however, will remain open, Adams said, even as many businesses are temporarily closing to promote social distancing, which slows the spread of the pandemic. Donating blood is still safe, he said, and blood centers are taking extra precautions, including spacing beds six feet apart, disinfecting surfaces and temperature checking staff. "Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement, so give blood today," Adams said. "You'll feel good about it, and you'll be helping your country and your community during this crisis."
Donating blood is one of the most effective ways Americans can help during the coronavirus crisis, the United States Surgeon General said. Speaking during a White House coronavirus task force briefing Thursday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams urged healthy individuals, especially millennials and Gen Z, to visit their local blood centers. "Donated blood is an essential part of caring for patients, and one donation can save up to three lives," Adams said. Nearly 4,500 blood drives have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in 150,000 fewer blood donations, according to the American Red Cross. Blood centers, however, will remain open, Adams said, even as many businesses are temporarily closing to promote social distancing, which slows the spread of the pandemic. Donating blood is still safe, he said, and blood centers are taking extra precautions, including spacing beds six feet apart, disinfecting surfaces and temperature checking staff. "Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement, so give blood today," Adams said. "You'll feel good about it, and you'll be helping your country and your community during this crisis."
How does each topic tie back to COVID-19 and beyond? What does it highlight about inequities and opportunities moving forward?
How does each topic tie back to COVID-19 and beyond? What does it highlight about inequities and opportunities moving forward?
Blood is needed for multiple health reasons, not just COVID-19 related, and officials are worried that we might have a shortage for transfusions if people do not step up and donate blood.
Blood is needed for multiple health reasons, not just COVID-19 related, and officials are worried that we might have a shortage for transfusions if people do not step up and donate blood.
Encourage family and friends from around the country to donate blood in the American Red Cross #SleevesUp virtual campaign, if you are unable to participate in blood donation.
Encourage family and friends from around the country to donate blood in the American Red Cross #SleevesUp virtual campaign, if you are unable to participate in blood donation.