Red Cross now screening blood donors for covid antibodies

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Red Cross now screening blood donors for covid antibodies

Local News June 15, 2020 , by

The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies regardless of whether or not they developed symptoms.

There continues to be an urgent need for donations after spiking demand for blood products in recent weeks.

Locally, drives are being held this week tomorrow at the Cortland College Suites on Route 13 from 11:30 AM – 04:30 PM. That event is being held in partnership with the Cortland Crush baseball team.

Others will take place tomorrow at the Dryden Veterans Memorial Home from 1-6 pm and the Port Watson Mini Conference Center from 1-6 pm on Friday.

For more local dates and to make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.