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Urgent need for blood donors as supplies running low

Oct 23, 2023 16:23
By Shannonside News
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Urgent need for blood donors as supplies running low

Storm Babet had a huge impact on services last week, as people weren't able to donate.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says it's vital it gets blood supply back up to normal levels after a recent drop in donations.

The service usually has seven days worth of blood supply, but now only has three days' supply in O-Negative, A-Negative, and B-Negative blood types.

Storm Babet had a huge impact on services last week, as people weren't able to donate and some clinics had to be moved and cancelled as a result of the weather.

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Julianne Kelly from the IBTS is urging donors to contact them:

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