Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, marking only the second time in its history that levels have reached such a critical low. Factors including extreme heat and wildfires have disrupted donation efforts, forcing hospitals to consider delaying routine procedures.
Image source, Getty Images By Ana Faguy Published 30 minutes ago A blood supply shortage in the US has reached a "crisis" level, according to the American Red Cross, which says it is the second time in its 150-year history that levels have been this low.
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