Blood transfusion service issues 'pre-amber alert' to sustain Christmas supply

Multiple blood donation clinics were cancelled due to Storm Barra and the service has also experienced ongoing challenges with donor availability due to Covid-19. File photo

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued a pre-amber alert in response to a lack of donations, with fears there may not be enough of a supply over the Christmas period.

The alert has been issued in line with the national blood shortage plan which requests conservative use of blood.