The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has confirmed that blood supplies remain stable and it has not launched an appeal for donors. The blood service was responding to a hoax message being circulated by phone and on social media in the Munster region in recent days. The hoax message said blood and platelet stocks were low and urged people to donate blood as a matter of urgency. A spokesperson for the IBTS confirmed to the Irish Examiner that blood supplies remain stable and clarified that no donor appeal has been issued in light of Covid-19. The blood service has adopted measures to adhere to social distancing requirements and will continue to monitor the situation.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2020 18:00 UTC