Gozitans will have the opportunity to make a much needed blood donation at any of the five sessions that will be taking place in Gozo during June, with the first one on Tuesday, the 1st of June. Please also remember that the 14th of June is World Blood Donor Day.
They can be made at the District Health Centre in Xewkija, located in Triq tall- Hamrija, between the Primary School and the Bocci Club on any of the dates shown below:
Tuesdays – last registration 5:00pm
1st June from 1:00pm-5:00pm
15th June from 1:00pm-5:00pm
29th June 8am-1pm (Public Holiday last registration 1pm)
Sunday – last registration 1:00pm
6th June 8:00am to 1:00pm
20th June 8:00am to 1:00pm.
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 before receiving a negative result.
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.
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].
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