(WHBL) – In a normal year, the American Red Cross would be appealing for blood donations at this time to compensate for lower donor numbers during the holidays, but COVID-19 makes the need even greater this year. Besides saving lives during emergencies and surgeries, blood with COVID-19 antibodies can also be used to help people survive their fight against the coronavirus.
The Red Cross tests all blood, platelet and plasma donations for the antibodies, and donors can find out if their blood has them within a week or two through the Red Cross donor portal.
To encourage donations during February, all donors will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email that month.
In Sheboygan County, blood is collected each Friday between 10 and 3 at the Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall at 11th and Wisconsin Avenue, and there will be a collection in Cedar Grove between 12:30 and 5:30 on February 9th at Faith Reformed Church.
You can find other dates and make appointments online at RedCrossBlood.org.
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