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New York Blood Center declares statewide blood emergency amid record low donations

Red Cross Seeks Donors As National Blood Supply Drops 25 Percent

Jan. 21, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared a statewide blood emergency on Tuesday as donations hit a critical low. Amid National Blood Donor Month, the NYBC reported an “alarmingly low donor turnout,” with participation plummeting nearly 30%, leading to 6,500 fewer donations. According to NYBC, donations tend to…