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American Red Cross declares national blood crisis as supplies dwindle
The American Red Cross announced a national blood crisis – the second such declaration in its history – after blood donations fell to a four‑year summer low across the United States. Supplies of type O positive blood have dropped below a one‑day supply, prompting the organisation to limit distribution of type O positive and O negative blood to hospitals.
The Red Cross urged immediate donations, offering a Fandango movie ticket worth up to $15 for donations made by July 31 and a $20 Amazon gift card for donations made in August. Donors can schedule appointments through the Blood Donor App, the Red Cross website (RedCrossBlood.org) or by calling 1‑800‑733‑2767. A series of blood‑drive events has been scheduled nationwide, with numerous locations listed in Washington state and other U.S. communities.
Entities
American Red Cross · Beaver County · Blood Donor App · Heidi Ruster · Paul Sullivan · US hospitals · type O blood
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blood donations have fallen to a four‑year summer low nationwide. beavercountyradio.com · midutahradio.com · www.courierherald.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Red Cross is limiting distribution of type O positive and O negative blood to hospitals. midutahradio.com · mynewsla.com · wnyt.com · www.fox6now.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis, the second in its history. beavercountyradio.com · midutahradio.com · wnyt.com · www.fox6now.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donors who give blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. midutahradio.com · www.courierherald.com · mynewsla.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donors who give blood by July 31 will receive a Fandango movie ticket worth up to $15. beavercountyradio.com · midutahradio.com · www.courierherald.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Numerous blood‑drive events have been scheduled across U.S. locations, including many in Washington state. www.courierherald.com · www.issaquahreporter.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.rentonreporter.com · www.valleyrecord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Supply of type O positive blood has dropped below a one‑day supply. midutahradio.com · wnyt.com · www.fox6now.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blood donations can be scheduled via the Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1‑800‑733‑2767. beavercountyradio.com · midutahradio.com · www.courierherald.com