HASTINGS residents are reminded that blood donation is an essential service and is exempt from all travel restrictions and stay at home orders.
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With a statewide lockdown, scheduled to end on August 22, is important to remember blood and plasma donation remains absolutely vital and is one of the reasons you are allowed to leave the house.
People who are healthy and well, not waiting on test results or isolating can book online at lifeblood.com.au
"Donating blood and plasma remains an essential activity, and travel and venue restrictions do not prevent you from giving blood - we need you now more than ever," Lifeblood spokesperson Jemma Falkenmire said.
Lifeblood has implemented a wide range of additional protection measures including:
- Masks for staff and donors
- Postponements for people who have tested positive to COVID-19 or been in contact with a confirmed case
- Wellness checks, including contactless temperature check, before entering the centre
- Increased cleaning of frequently used items
- Providing additional hand sanitiser for donors
- Additional daily cleaning of all areas in our centres
- Restriction of non-donating visitors to our centres
- Provision of public health information in every centre
- Implementing social distancing wherever possible
"Lockdowns don't stop the need for blood - there are patients in hospital who need blood and are relying on people to donate," Ms Falkenmire added.
To book your donation visit lifeblood.com.au, call 13 14 95 or download the Donate Blood app.
