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Winter illnesses and COVID causing blood donor problems

13:15 pm on 25 July 2022

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Donations of blood and plasma is being severely impacted by winter illness, with over 30% of donors cancelling and rescheduling their appointments.

This is making it hard for NZ Blood to meet their targets, and their asking people in good health to consider making a donation.

New Zealand Blood Service national marketing and communications manager Asuka Burge talks to Jesse about their shortage and what they're asking for.

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