Red Cross Blood Donation Safety Protocols

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As Coronavirus concerns continue, we need healthy blood donors more than ever

Is it safe to give right now?

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows high standards of safety and infection control. We are taking precautions to help ensure the safety of our employees, volunteers and donors.

Safety at blood drives

Red Cross employees implemented added precautions to ensure blood drives and donation centers are safe for donors and staff.

Fully vaccinated individuals including staff and blood donors will no longer need to wear masks or socially distance beginning May 21. Unvaccinated individuals will continue to be required to wear masks and socially distance. Please see our updated FAQs.