Australian Red Cross launches urgent blood donation call out

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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an immediate appeal for thousands of people to donate blood or plasma.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an immediate appeal for thousands of people to donate blood or plasma. Source: AAP

The majority of people who were booked in to donate blood have missed their appointment. The Red Cross Lifeblood donor centre says COVID-19 is behind the cancellations.

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The majority of people who were booked in to donate blood have missed their appointment. The Red Cross Lifeblood donor centre says COVID-19 is behind the cancellations.

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