Healthy, eligible individuals are being encouraged by the National Blood Donation Service to to donate blood in order to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

The Service said that if the outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread, additional challenges may arise, which could potentially reduce the number of eligible donors.

Since it is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives, maintaining a sufficient blood supply is essential to ensure patients in need receive optimal treatment, the Service said.

In a show of solidarity, the Service is calling on Gozitans to please have courage and donate at a session this coming Sunday, the 22nd of March, at the Blood Donation Centre in Xewkija, between 8:00am to 1:00pm (last registration until 1:00pm).

There is also another session on Tuesday, the 24th of March, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (last registration 5:00pm).

The session on Sunday is being organised by Sannat Parish and by appointment.

The donation centre is located at the Xewkija Clinic, in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club.

Please read coronavirus guidelines before going to donate blood

The Service advised that if anyone has any questions about blood donation in connection with Covid-19 they are invited to call between 8am until 6pm on 80074313 of 79307307 or for more information. As a basic rule, anyone who is in quarantine can not give blood.

The Service reminds everyone that it is important to always take your Identity Card, or Driving License or Maltese Passport and to drink plenty of water beforehand.

To find out if you are eligible to donate blood please see here.

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