Minnesota blood center declares blood emergency due to shortage
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A Minnesota blood center declared a blood emergency due to a shortage throughout the state. Memorial Blood Centers says the state’s blood supply has dropped below a two-day inventory. A seven-day supply is needed to meet the demands of hospitals and patients.
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Memorial Blood Centers is asking for donations of all blood types, but the shortage is especially severe for types O negative and O positive. These blood types are vital for emergency situations and trauma care.
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