Blood centers across the country are entering dire straits amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic as closed schools, colleges, and other locations contribute to a shortage of blood donations.

America’s Blood Centers reported that more than half of its centers across the country have a two-day supply or less. Nearly 20% have a one-day supply remaining, and only 7% could last three days or more.

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