HERALDING a shortage in the stock of some blood types, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is hosting two blood donation clinics in Limerick City in the coming days.
According to the IBTS, stock supplies fell over the Easter period while the demand from hospitals remains high.
On Friday April 25, there were just 3.3 days worth of O Negative supply, 2.5 days of AB negative, and four days of B negative in the stock.
The upcoming blood donation clinics will take place on May 7 and 8 from 4.20pm and 7.40pm at the Greenhills Hotel in Caherdavin.
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Appointments can be made on 1800 222 111.
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