American Red Cross faces blood shortage due to coronavirus concerns

March 19, 2020

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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage. It’s due to canceled blood drives and fewer overall donations. Cronkite News reporter Gabriella Khallaj spoke with the American Red Cross and asked how the shortage is specifically impacting Arizona.

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