Urgent appeal for blood donation as new donor numbers fall since pandemic

An urgent appeal for a blood donation has been issued by the IBTS. Picture Jason Clarke

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has issued an urgent appeal to the public for donations.

The group has asked for the extra effort from the public as blood supply for most groups has fallen to just three days — less than half of what the IBTS aims to have in stock at all times.