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IBTS Claims Blood Stocks “Critically Low” Ahead Of Kilrush Clinic

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is warning that vital medical procedures could be cancelled imminently if Clare people don’t offer their assistance.

The national blood supply has been heavily impacted by Storm Éowyn as well as high levels of respiratory illness, with blood stocks as low as three days for many groups.

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Kilrush Community School will play host to a blood donation clinic this Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm and donors can register by calling 1800 222 111 or by logging onto giveblood.ie.

Broadford-based IBTS Donor Recruitment Executive Alex O’Connor has been telling Clare FM’s Seán Lyons a never-before-seen amber alert could be issued to Irish hospitals if the situation isn’t reversed.

You can listen to the full interview here:

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