The National Blood Transfusion Service would like to thank the 28 people who called to donate blood on Tuesday thereby showing their support for the sick and injured people in the hospitals of Gozo and Malta.

The Service is inviting other healthy people in Gozo to please donate blood on Sunday, the 15th of August – Feast of Santa Marija.

There will be a session from 8.00am to 1.00pm (last registrations until 1pm) at the Centre in Xewkija and this will be followed by another session on Tuesday, the 24th of August from PM 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 very 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 who has undergone a swab test, even if routine or due to travel should wait until they have a Covid-19 negative result before donating 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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