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The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage and seeking donors to help with depleted supplies.
The increase in the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries is depleting the nationâs blood supply, said Cally Edwards, American Red Cross regional communications director.
The need for blood is constant, no matter what the season, and the Red Cross typically experiences a steep decline in donations during the summer due to peopleâs busy schedules, family vacations and schools being out, she said.
âThis year is particularly challenging as many Americans receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and resume traditional summer activities after more than a year of limited interactions and travel,â Edwards said.