70 Blood Drives Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — There is an urgent need for blood donors after more than 70 drives were canceled over coronavirus concerns in New Jersey and New York, according to New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center.

As of Wednesday more than 70 blood drives have canceled with a loss of over 4,000 units of blood because of Coronavirus concerns.

"For the remaining blood drives we are trying to double our donation efforts to make up for this tremendous loss!" said Genevieve Toscano of New Jersey Blood Services.

NJ Blood Services is trying to bring awareness to blood drives that are still scheduled.

Upcoming drives:

On March 24 a blood drive is set at Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave. in Scotch Plains from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

On March 25 at Hillside Avenue School, 125 Hillside Ave. in Cranford from 3:30 to 8 p.m.

On March 26 at Clark Rescue, 875 Raritan Rd. in Clark from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Donor walk-ins are welcomed. To schedule an appointment visit: GiveBloodNJBS with sponsor code: 08723.

Donors are reminded to eat, drink and bring your donor ID or ID with name and photo.

For eligibility information call 1-800-688-0900 or visit nybc.org.

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