B negative blood
Coverage of B negative blood in the Nexus archive.
- Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges those eligible to donate
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage due to a 25% drop in the national blood supply, with critical needs for O positive, B negative blood, and AB plasma. The shortage is attributed to reduced summer donations from busy schedules, illness, and the absence of school blood drives, prompting calls for eligible donors to give blood or platelets.
- American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, supplies down 25% across the country
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage due to a 25% nationwide drop in supplies, with critical shortages of O type and B negative blood. The organization faces challenges hosting summer blood drives as schools and other venues are closed, prompting calls for increased donations.
- American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as blood supply dropped 25% in June
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after a 25% drop in blood supply in June, with critical shortages of O positive and B negative blood. Hospitals are facing higher demand due to trauma season, and donors are urged to give blood immediately to avoid disruptions in medical care.