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COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop COVID-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop
Covid-19: NY Facing Blood Emergency As Delta Variant Concerns Cause Donations To Drop A blood bank in New York announced a blood emergency as concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant have led to fewer drives and drop-in donations. The New York Blood Center said on Monday, Aug. 23 that in recent weeks, the Type O blood supply has dropped from a supply of five days to between two and three days and between one to two days. The non-profit warned that this could be a sign that a more severe shortage could come in the weeks ahead, adding that the delta variant has halted recovery from a chronic blood shortage throughout the pandemic. “We are deeply worried by the …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia
Blood Drives To Be Held In NY In Effort To Save 4-Year-Old Boy With Leukemia A number of blood drives are being held in the area this month in the hope of saving a Long Island 4-year-old with leukemia.  Nassau County resident Ayden Paredes, of Glen Cove, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Feb. 7 of 2021, according to Mark Paredes, Ayden's father.  Ayden has been receiving chemotherapy treatments and blood transfusions since then, but doctors are now saying he needs a blood stem cell/bone marrow transplant to save his life, Mark said. Mark said his son enjoys watching YouTube, playing video games, and also going to the beach and the park. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say 'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say
'Critical Blood Shortage' In Westchester, Officials Say There is a critical blood shortage in Westchester. Hospitals and patients are in need of blood donations.  Ir's not too late to show up for a Monday, June 11 blood drive at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Walk-in donors are welcome until 4 p.m. at 198 Central Ave. For details about donating now or later this month, click here.  To schedule an appointment call 1-800-933-2566. Please bring I.D. with photo or signature. 

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by Jon Craig