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Can i donate blood during at this phase of the covid-19 pandemic?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Blood donations are badly needed. Please hold off on donating if you have a current COVID 19 infection or a recent contact with someone who was COVID 19 positive,

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/15/2020

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A member asked:

Can i donate blood during at this phase of the covid-19 pandemic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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