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HEALTHJul 15 · 15:21 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITJenny Marchi, Nick Monacelli

American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage due to a 25% drop in the national blood supply in June and a 3,500-unit weekly increase in hospital demand. Factors include reduced school blood drives, busy schedules, and seasonal illnesses, as blood cannot be stockpiled and has a limited shelf life.

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