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Blood donations needed as blood shortage rises

Posted at 6:01 PM, Apr 05, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-05 21:01:37-04

TUCSON, Ariz. — Blood donations are needed during the pandemic as blood shortage rises.

The community can donate blood tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. near the northwest YMCA on Shannon Road.

The Red Cross says it's facing a severe blood shortage right now.

Across the nation nearly 2,700 blood drives have been canceled due to concerns about physical distancing.

To find another blood drive coming up, click here.