The need for blood has increased even more since the outbreak of the coronavirus. In efforts to practice social distancing to help slow the spread and flatten the curve, donating events have canceled and blood collections have dropped. During this time, donations are critical and one official wants residents to know donating is still possible and greatly encouraged. 

“The need for blood is every day,” LifeSouth district community development coordinator Melinda Hinds said, “and the need is magnified because of the pandemic happening.”