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Can i catch coronavirus by donating blood?
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Unlikely: The act of donating blood does not transmit COVID 19. However, if someone were to sneeze or cough on you who had the virus you could become infected. The Red Cross cleans areas well before each person donates to prevent transmission via surface contamination. My husband just gave and said they are doing a great job -to include maintaining social distancing between donors.
Answered 6/14/2020
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