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Irish Blood Transfusion Service Monitoring Level Of Blood Stocks In The Country Very Closely

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

12:11 11 Mar 2020


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It's as cases of covid-19 increase daily.

The clinic at St Finbarr's Hospital in the City say they are putting plans in place to keep stocks at a safe level and are asking anyone who is interested in donating blood to contact them.

A number of outpatient appointments have been cancelled, however some surgeries and all regional cancer services- which require blood and platelets- are going ahead as normal.

Speaking to RedFM News, Maureen Gill Emerson from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service says the supply of blood can change quickly:

Irish Blood Transfusion Service Monitoring Level Of Blood Stocks In The Country Very Closely

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