There is another emergency going on, which is blood collection. Due to the fear of Covid-19, donations fell by an average of ten percent across Italy in the first week of March.
After many calls to Donate Info in the last few days, the influx of donors has started to grow again. It is now important to maintain this trend in order to continue to warrant therapy for other patients.
Each reduction "jeopardizes 1,800 patients requiring daily transfusions and otherwise they could flood hospitals with anemia complications" warned Giancarlo Liumbruno, director of the National Blood Center (Cns), reiterating the need not to disrupt this stance of solidarity.
Donating blood is safe, even in the event of the novel coronavirus, and there are no contraindications: "Blood collection centers are equipped and organized to ensure all safety measures for Covid-19," Liumbruno underlined.
Going out and donating blood is one of the key moves included in the latest ban imposed by the government to fight the epidemic.
The SSP director answers these questions by explaining why it is possible to donate blood safely even in this period and what procedures volunteers should follow.
Can donated blood transmit the corona virus?
No, there is no scientific evidence to prove the transmission of a Covid-19 transfusion. In addition, viruses that belong to the same family as SARS and Mers are never blood-borne.
What must I do to donate blood?
Call your blood transfusion service or your association (Avis, Red Cross, Fidas or Frares) and make an appointment. This will serve to avoid encounters as well as unnecessary movements.
Who can donate blood?
Anyone in good health, up to 70 years of age, who weighs at least 50 kilograms and who meets Covid's specific safety criteria.
Where to donate blood?
Through the GeoBlood online search system it is possible to find out the location of the closest open collection point to residents. To search, just select your region, province and city.
Is it really necessary to donate blood?
Yes, today more than ever we must not forget other sick people who need blood even in an emergency.
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