(Atlanta, GA) — On March 17, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the American Red Cross in encouraging Georgians to donate blood as federal, state, and local officials work to address the effects of the novel Coronavirus and COVID-19.
“As we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we must ensure that we maintain the necessary blood supply to aid patients throughout Georgia and across the United States,” said Governor Kemp.
“Those who are healthy, without symptoms, and eligible to give blood or platelets should consider doing so. America has faced its challenges before, and when we face them together, we come out stronger. I am encouraging all Georgians to support their neighbors and donate blood as they are able.”
The American Red Cross has issued the following messages regarding blood donation and COVID-19:
Donating blood is a safe process.
People should not be concerned about giving or receiving blood during this time.
More healthy donors are needed to prevent a blood supply shortage.
Please maintain scheduled blood drives, which allows donors to give blood.
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