Submitted by State Sen. Norm Needleman
(August 3, 2024) — The Connecticut Blood Center has announced a critical blood emergency due to a decline in blood donations, with the region seeing a shortened supply of several critical blood types.
Experts say the current inventory of type O blood is the lowest it’s been since 2020. The decline in donations is due to a seasonal shift in travel and fewer blood donation clinics, but the summer also sees an increase in traumatic accidents, deepening the issue.
To make an appointment, visit www.ctblood.org or call 800-283-8385.
