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Blood Shortage Crisis Calls for Action | Jefferson City News

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The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm over a critical blood shortage, with a 34% drop in new donors since March 2020 and an overall 10% decline—especially alarming given young donors’ vital role. This shortage is already forcing cancellations and leaving patients without life-saving transfusions. The Red Cross is urgently calling on eligible Americans to donate now, emphasizing that every pint makes a difference. They’re rallying the public to act quickly through their website or hotline to help rebuild the blood supply before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b7ab5c8fc81bde8

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