Washington, Jan. 4 -- It is a life-saving mission to make sure there are enough blood products pumping through the supply chain to cover medical needs. January is National Blood Donor Month, which is a reminder of the importance of blood supply, a concept that is easier to understand after the last year revealed the shortages that occur when a public health system bears the weight of the world.
The Need for Blood
An article in Forbes says there's an alarmingly low supply of blood due to the outbreak of COVID-19. With the rise in hospitalizations, 39 percent of community blood centers dropped to just a one-day or two-day supply in November. School closures have contributed to the shortfall, as adolescents and college students are a reliable...