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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after blood supply drops 25%
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The supply fell nearly 25% in June, following a decline in donations after Memorial Day.
An emergency blood shortage has been declared by the American Red Cross due to a significant drop in the national blood supply. The supply fell nearly 25% in June, following a decline in donations after Memorial Day. Hospitals are experiencing increased demand for blood during the summer trauma season, which is exacerbating the shortage.
The Red Cross is distributing more units of blood to hospitals than expected, but the organization is urging eligible donors to give blood to help meet the need. Further details about the shortage and how to donate are available from the American Red Cross.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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