City Of Dublin: City Of Dublin To Host A Community Blood Drive On Friday, February 5

Press release from the City of Dublin:

January 13, 2021

Join the City of Dublin in supporting the American Red Cross at a Community Blood Drive on Friday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Dublin Senior Center (7600 Amador Valley Blvd.) Successful blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within 7-10 days on the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. The test has been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While the Red Cross is testing for COVID-19 antibodies, it is not testing donors to diagnose illness. Those who feel unwell for any reason should postpone their donation.

To make a reservation, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code, DublinCommunity, or call 1-800-733-2767. While reservations are encouraged to donate, drop-ins are welcome.

The Red Cross has enhanced its sanitization process, and follows social distancing rules. The staff and volunteers sanitize in between every donor. Donors must have their temperature checked upon entry, and everyone must wear a mask. Any “guests” of donors (e.g., spouses, children) who are not donating, are not allowed in the room.

Donors may streamline their donation experience by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass on the day of the blood drive to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions.

The City of Dublin will be hosting blood drives on the first Friday of alternate months. In addition to the February blood drive, other upcoming blood drives will be held on April 2, June 4, August 6, October 1, and December 3. This allows for donors to participate at each blood drive, following suggested recommendations to wait 56 days between donations. Please note that blood drive locations may change within the City of Dublin.

This press release was produced by the City of Dublin. The views expressed are the author's own.