Mankato Family YMCA hosting blood drive
American Red Cross in need of blood
Mankato Family YMCA hosting blood drive By Marissa Voss | December 20, 2020 at 9:04 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 9:06 AM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato Family YMCA is hosting a blood drive this week to help with the increased need for blood donations.
The American Red Cross will be at the Mankato YMCA on Dec. 21st from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in their red gym.
All of the donated blood will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
There will be safety measures and physical distancing put in place.
”I think it’s so beneficial, there are so many people that are in need of blood transfusions through this. I’ve seen friends of my own that have corona and had to get blood transfusions. It is a nationwide shortage,” Mankato YMCA Member Relations Director Ashley Dahlman said.
Mankato YMCA excited to be back in business
Gyms across Minnesota are open after the second mandatory pause period.
Mankato YMCA excited to be back in business By Marissa Voss | December 19, 2020 at 9:03 PM CST - Updated December 21 at 9:04 AM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - New state COVID-19 regulations go into effect this weekend.
Starting Saturday, gyms in Minnesota can reopen at 25 percent capacity or have up to 100 people inside at a time.
The new regulations mean gyms are open for the first time in four weeks.
The biggest modification is that masks have to be worn at all times whether you are lifting weights, on the elliptical or running on the treadmill.