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The American Red Cross and city of Dublin are teaming up for a community blood drive at the Dublin Senior Center this week.
Successful blood donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies; the test is authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Results are available within 7-10 days on the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Though the Red Cross is testing for COVID-19 antibodies, it is not testing donors to diagnose the virus. Anyone who feels unwell for any reason is asked to postpone their donation.
Red Cross has augmented the sanitization process, and is following physical distancing guidelines. Staff and volunteers sanitize in between every donor, and everyone including donors must wear a mask.
Donors must have a temperature check upon entry, and guests of donors such as spouses or children that are not donating, are not allowed in the room.
To help streamline the donation process, visit www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass on the day of the blood drive to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions.
Reservations to donate are encouraged and can be made by calling 1-800-733-2767, or on the Red Cross website (be sure to enter the sponsor code “DublinCommunity” when signing up online).
The blood drive takes place this Friday (Dec. 4) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd.
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