The National Blood Transfusion Service said that it would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and “hopes that it will be a more compassionate and healthy year.”

Meanwhile the Service announced that the first blood donation session at the Donation Centre in Xewkija in 2021, will be on Sunday, the 3rd of January from 8am to 1pm (last registration until 1pm).

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

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. Also, please encourage others to donate if possible.

Anyone currently waiting to take a Covid-19 test, or who has had the test and is waiting for the result, cannot give blood.

The Service stressed that due to the Covid-19 situation all necessary measures are being taken to protect anyone who comes to donate blood, as well as the professionals who provide them with a service.

The next blood donation session in Gozo will be on Tuesday, the 12th of January, between 1pm and 5pm.

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

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