Blood Donors Asked To Help With Shortage In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Donating blood is considered an essential service and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is encouraging residents to donate blood to ensure the blood supply remains sufficient.

“The COVID-19 outbreak has created a blood shortage, and our community has once again stepped up to host safe blood drives,” said Ball in a statement. “If you are healthy and able, we encourage you to make an appointment to donate blood, it can help save a life.”

There are multiple upcoming blood drives planned across the country. They are by appointment only:

• Friday, May 1, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mosaic Christian Church Main Lobby, 6845 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD 21075
• Thursday, May 7, from 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Su Casa Furniture, 8307 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
• Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Su Casa Furniture, 8307 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
• Friday, May 15, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Mall of Columbia (open space by Lord & Taylor), 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044