The United Way of Lamar County (UWLC) is partnering with Carter Blood Care for a safe blood drive for Lamar County. Two CBC buses will be in the parking lot at the corner of Lamar and Collegiate parking lot on Saturday, July 25th from 10 am-3 pm. By appointment only register at https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/115695

UWLC Executive Director Jenny Wilson explains, blood donations are still necessary during the coronavirus pandemic, but according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)the number of blood donations is down. The donated blood supply has been reduced during the pandemic due to social distancing and the cancelation of local blood drives.But when you donate blood, you are helping save lives.

According to the FDA,every two seconds, one person needs a blood transfusion. In health care settings, donated blood is a potentially life-saving and essential part of caring for patients.Blood donations are critical for:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood. And, if you have recovered from COVID-19 you may be eligible to donate blood plasma. Respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 are not known to be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there havent been any reported cases of coronavirus from a blood transfusion.

During the blood drive on Saturday, all necessary precautions and enhanced protocols will be taken to keep donors and staff safe. To make an appointment, visithttps://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/115695

Original post:

United Way of Lamar County and Carter Blood Care partner for blood drive - eParisExtra.com