Serious lack of blood for transfusion in the United States
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the United States has a shortage of 86,000 blood transfusions compared to the usual year, and the top U.S. military physicians are calling on the public to cooperate in blood donation. You.
`` It's important to stay away from people to prevent infection, but what's worrisome now is the lack of blood donation, '' said U.S. Army surgeon chief Adams of the Public Health Service at a press conference in the White House on Wednesday. Being at a distance from people is not a matter of society, but in this crisis it will help protect the nation and the community, and in turn, their own lives. " I called.
According to the American Red Cross, people have refrained from going out, and due to the suspension of blood donation at 2,700 places in the United States, such as workplaces and universities, compared to the same time of the year, This means that there is a shortage of 86,000 blood.
The American Red Cross says it is taking every possible measure to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, such as by measuring the temperature of the donor and donor, and by changing the gloves used each time.