Posted 9/11/2023, 1:44:00 PM
Blood Donations Drop 25% Due to Busy Summer and Hurricane Idalia, Causing Critical Shortage: Red Cross Calls for 12,500 Daily Donations
- Blood supply in U.S. has fallen 25% since early August, says American Red Cross
- Hurricane Idalia and busy summer travel season contributed to 30,000 donation shortfall
- Red Cross must collect 12,500 blood donations daily for 2,500 hospitals
- Climate disasters like Idalia worsening recurring blood shortages
- Hurricane season and new storms could further disrupt blood collection