There is currently a lack of 30,000 blood bags to cover transfusion needs during the holiday season, worries Monday, December 6 the French Blood Establishment (EFS), which is appealing for donations.
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Due to the particularly degraded health context (of the Covid-19), blood reserves are currently very low: less than 85,000 bags of blood are available today while 115,000 are needed
", indicates the EFS in a report. communicated. “
The EFS reminds us - with the approach of the end-of-year festivities and at the dawn of 2022 - that the mobilization for blood donation must continue. Patients always need transfusions,
”continues the public establishment responsible for collecting the blood.
In the context of the Covid, wearing a mask is mandatory when donating blood, "
accompanied by enhanced distancing and hygiene measures
", but "
the health pass is not requested
".
In addition, "
people who have shown symptoms of Covid must wait 14 days after symptoms disappear to donate blood
."
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A list of collection points can be viewed on the dondesang.efs.sante.fr website or on the Blood Donation app.
The EFS regularly launches such appeals for donations.