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The promotion follows an announcement from the Red Cross earlier this month that it is facing its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a 62% drop in blood drives at schools and colleges, according to the American Red Cross.
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A combination of the pandemic and severe weather have disrupted planned blood drives and caused a drop in donations.
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The American Red Cross is experiencing a shortage of blood donations nationally, but in Oklahoma, the situation is improving.
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Federal rules had made such donors wait 12 months before donating. That wait is now three months. The coronavirus outbreak has caused donor centers to be closed and blood drives canceled.
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Oklahoma state Senator Joe Newhouse says with the need for blood at an all-time high, he's partnering with the Oklahoma Blood Institute to host three…
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Coronavirus concerns and social distancing guidelines have prompted organizers to cancel thousands of blood drives around the country. Now officials warn there's a shortage for hospitals.
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The ongoing teacher walkout could start hurting Oklahoma’s blood supply.The Oklahoma Blood Institute says the supply is currently stable, but that could…
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People waited for hours to donate blood in support of those wounded in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub. But — as some noted with frustration — restrictions block many gay and bi men from donating.