The National Blood Transfusion Service said that they would like to thank everyone who donated blood at the Xewkija Clinic last Tuesday.
There is still an open call for more donations in Gozo and the Service would like to encourage Gozitans to please come forward and donate blood as a gesture of solidarity, all blood types are needed.
Donations can be made at the Centre in Xewkija, tomorrow, Sunday, the 9th of May 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.
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 [1].
The next chance to donate blood in Gozo after Sunday, will be Tuesday, the 18th of May, from 1pm till 5pm.