The National Blood Transfusion Service has once again thanked everyone who donated blood at the Xewkija Clinic last Sunday.

It reiterated that “blood donation is a safe process, and at the same time it is an essential service that cannot stop.”

The Service continued with its call for more donations to be made at the Xewkija Centre and continued to encourage Gozitans to please come forward and donate blood for the good of those patients who are in need, all blood types are needed.

Donations can be made at the Centre in Xewkija, tomorrow, Tuesday, the 6th of April from 1pm to 5pm (last registration until 5pm).

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.

Anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 will be able to donate blood 4 weeks from the last symptoms.

Anyone taking the vaccine must allow 7 days to elapse before donating blood.

A blood donor must allow 7 days to elapse before taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

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.

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

The next chance to donate blood in Gozo after Tomorrow, will by Sunday the 11th of April, from 8am till 1pm.

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