NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The New York Blood Center has announced a blood shortage emergency.
The agency says its currently has a four day supply of blood, far below what’s needed by area hospitals.
READ MORE: 2-Year-Old Shot In NewarkThey say New York’s healthcare system requires 1,500 donations daily to treat patients ranging from trauma victims to new babies to cancer patients.
READ MORE: Teen Shot In The Hand On Upper East Side Monday MorningDonors with type O and B blood are particularly needed – NYBC says it currently has a 1-2 day supply of those blood types.
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