HEALTHJul 30 · 18:52 UTCWVBT FOX43 NORFOLKCaroline LeCour

Red Cross declares second-ever 'blood supply crisis' as healthcare providers deal with shortage

The Red Cross has declared a second-ever 'blood supply crisis' due to a critical shortage of type O positive blood, the most commonly transfused blood type, with less than a one-day supply remaining.

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