Blood bank to contact infected donors

TWENTY eight donors who tested positive for hepatitis C antibodies in the early 1990s, but were not immediately informed of the result are due to begin receiving letters from the Blood Bank today.

The hepatitis C support group said yesterday councillors were being lined up and would be made available. A mobile number for a blood bank member will be provided and any calls will be referred to suitable help.

So far a total of 13 letters have been sent. A spokesperson for the Blood Board said the remainder of the group concerned would be receiving a letter in the next week or so.