Las Vegas, Nevada – The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross. Extreme heat and recent natural disasters are affecting the blood supply, the nonprofit says.
Distributions of certain blood types are being reduced as the national inventory “plummets” PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier/Getty The American Red Cross has announced a blood shortage, stating the national ...
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations to maintain the blood supply during the Fourth of July holiday week. Type O blood is especially needed, though all types are encouraged.