The Covid-19 outbreak that keeps many people from going outside has strained local supplies in Urumqi, said the regional Blood Centre.“The number of donors has decreased. Before the government activated first-level emergency response, we had about 800 litres of stored blood. Now we have 350 litres left, ” said Zhang Hongbin, director of the centre. After undergoing medical check-ups, over 350 police officers in good health donated more than 70 litres of blood. In cases of emergency, local authorities should attempt to allocate blood within the province before seeking outside help, the circular said, adding that blood collectors should use more precautions.

Source: The Star February 23, 2020 23:26 UTC