The National Blood Transfusion Service said that it would like to thank the 42 people who donated blood at the Xewkija Clinic last Sunday.
World Blood Donor Day is being celebrated tomorrow and this year’s slogan is – Give blood and keep the world beating.
The Service calls on Gozitans to help mark this special day by donating their blood as a gesture of national solidarity.
Donations can be made at the Centre in Xewkija, on Tuesday, the 15th of June from 1pm to 5pm (last registration until 5pm).
The 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 Tuesday, will be Sunday, the 20th of June, from 8am till 1pm.