Facing blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest has less than a day鈥檚 supply
The critical blood shortage shows no signs of letting up, according to Bloodworks Northwest. The local nonprofit said the shortage has left it in dire straits.
Bloodworks said it has less than a full day鈥檚 supply for the Northwest, with most blood types at emergency levels. Hospitals are canceling elective surgeries because of the shortage, said spokesperson John Yeager.
The weather, an increase in COVID-19 cases and staff shortages that closed some donation centers all contributed to the crisis, he said.
Bloodworks is reminding people who wish to donate that they can if they are symptom-free and feeling healthy.
If you just got vaccinated against the coronavirus, there is no wait before donating, . But if you鈥檝e had COVID symptoms or tested positive in the past two weeks, you鈥檒l need to wait to donate.
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