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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after blood supply drops 25%
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, following a significant decline in donations after Memorial Day.
An emergency blood shortage has been declared by the American Red Cross. The national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, following a significant decline in donations after Memorial Day. This decrease in donations coincides with an increased demand for blood transfusions during the summer trauma season.
The Red Cross is distributing more units of blood to hospitals than expected, with nearly 3,500 additional units being distributed each week. Further details about the shortage and its impact are available from the American Red Cross. The organization is urging eligible donors to donate blood to help address the shortage.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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