CORONAVIRUS | There is no evidence so far of Covid-19 transmission through blood transfusions, says National Blood Centre.
It said its blood supplies are low and diminishing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.“Donations can be done at static donation centres,” it said in a Facebook post today.
It also released a pamphlet listing the do’s and don’ts for potential donors in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.Nevertheless, it said those confirmed to have Covid-19 are not allowed to donate blood for 28 days from the date they recover.
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