The National Blood Transfusion Service has thanked the 40 people who called to donate blood at the Xewkija Clinic during the last session.

Faced with the challenge of keeping up enough blood reserves during the hot months of summer, the Service is once again encouraging all those who are healthy “to be courageous and please come forward to donate much needed blood.”

There is a donation session tomorrow, Tuesday, the 13th of July from 1.00pm to 5.00pm (last registrations until 5pm) at the Centre in Xewkija and again on Sunday, the 18th of July from 8am to 1pm (last registration until 1pm).

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.

People with a fever or flu symptoms should wait 7 days before donating blood.

Anyone taking the vaccine must allow 48 hours to elapse before donating blood.

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

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

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