Despite the ongoing pandemic, the American Red Cross is continuing to put on blood drives and is doing so with extra caution.
American Red Cross account manager Kristi Ingalls says one step being taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is the taking of blood-donor temperatures.
She says the Red Cross has also started cleaning equipment between each donation and is requiring anyone present to where a mask.
According to Ingalls, any food and drinks served at blood drives will be prepackaged.
Here is a list of local upcoming blood drives:
Junction City Community Blood Drive
May 20 – 11:30 to 6:00 p.m.
May 21 – 8:00 to 1:00 p.m.
@ The Junction City Municipal Building
Manhattan Community
May 21 – Noon to 6:00 p.m.
May 22 – 7:30 to 1:00 p.m.
@ Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park
Those wanting to donate blood are being urged to schedule an appointment as walk-ins will likely be turned away in an attempt to prevent people from waiting in line.
To schedule an appointment at an upcoming blood drive near you, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
